Short Christmas Stories Funny: A Collection of Festive Mishaps

The holidays are a time for joy, family, and of course, a healthy dose of laughter. From childhood blunders to unexpected surprises, Christmas memories are often filled with hilarious moments we cherish for years to come. This collection of short, funny Christmas stories, gathered from various sources, is sure to bring a smile to your face and remind you of the humorous side of the festive season.

Childhood Christmas Chaos

Childhood Christmases are often a whirlwind of excitement, anticipation, and occasionally, utter chaos. These stories capture the essence of youthful Christmas spirit, with a dash of comical misadventure.

The Case of the Sticky French Toast

One contributor recalls a Christmas brunch hosted by their mother for her church group. Their overweight Basset Hound, spoiled with table scraps, had a habit of hiding food for later. During the brunch, one of the guests stood up from the sofa with a piece of syruped French toast stuck to her dress – courtesy of the dog’s hidden stash between the cushions. The mortification was palpable, and the contributor’s mother never hosted at home again.

A Quick Curl Catastrophe

Another story tells of a child’s Christmas wish fulfilled: a Cathy Quick Curl doll. Overwhelmed with excitement, the young recipient grabbed scissors and chopped off the doll’s hair, only to cry when it didn’t magically grow back.

Unconventional Christmas Traditions

Sometimes, Christmas traditions take an unexpected, and often humorous, turn.

A Deep South “White Christmas”

One contributor from Louisiana remembers a sweltering 90-degree Christmas Day. Their father, determined to create a winter wonderland, cranked the AC down to 60 degrees and scattered packing peanuts across the living room to simulate snow. Colds were caught, but a unique Christmas memory was made.

The Half Christmas Tree

Another family’s unique tradition involved a “half Christmas tree.” The father, resourceful as ever, rescued a discarded artificial tree with a broken central pole. He ingeniously screwed the branches directly into the wall, creating the fullest, albeit half, Christmas tree imaginable.

Gift Giving Gone Wrong (and Right)

Gift-giving can be a minefield of hilarious mishaps and delightful surprises.

Fashion Faux Pas

One contributor recounts receiving a blue fur coat and pink nail polish for Christmas at age ten. Eager to try out the polish, they painted their nails just before having to leave the house. The wet polish promptly adhered to the fur coat upon putting it on, creating a rather unique, and sticky, fashion statement.

The Recycled Gift

A different contributor recalls the joy of unwrapping a framed poster of the South Carolina Shag dance – a gift their mother had forgotten about from 1987! Found in the aunt’s attic years later, it became a cherished, albeit belated, Christmas present.

Christmas Shenanigans

From sneaky children to confused carolers, these stories highlight the humorous side of Christmas shenanigans.

The Pre-Christmas Sneak Peek

One contributor confesses to a childhood obsession with uncovering their Christmas gifts before the big day. Their mother’s increasingly creative wrapping tactics, including fake names and decoy gifts, only added to the thrill of the pre-Christmas detective work.

The 12 Gauge of Christmas

Finally, a contributor shares their childhood confusion over the Christmas carol “The 12 Days of Christmas,” which they misheard as “The 12 Gauge of Christmas,” leading to years of bewilderment.

Share Your Funny Christmas Story!

These short, funny Christmas stories are a testament to the humor and joy that the holiday season brings. Do you have a funny Christmas story to share? We’d love to hear it!