The joke “What do you call a greedy elf? Elfish!” is a humorous play on words that combines the concept of an elf, a mythical creature often associated with Christmas and folklore, with the word “selfish,” which describes someone who is excessively concerned with their own interests and lacks consideration for others. The humor lies in the clever substitution of “self” with “elf,” creating the word “elfish.” This wordplay creates a pun where “elfish” simultaneously refers to something characteristic of an elf and implies a trait of being greedy or self-centered.

This joke plays on the words “ornament” and “mint,” combining them to create the pun “orniMINT.” Ornaments are decorative items commonly used to adorn Christmas trees during the holiday season. They are a fundamental part of Christmas tree decoration and are thus humorously suggested as the tree’s “favorite.” Mints are a type of candy known for their fresh, often peppermint, flavor. By merging “ornament” and “mint,” the joke creates a fictional favorite candy for Christmas trees, suggesting that they would naturally enjoy something that reflects their primary purpose and association with the holiday season.

This joke is a play on words involving mummies and the common Christmas activity of wrapping presents. Mummies are historically associated with being wrapped in cloth as part of ancient Egyptian burial practices. On the other hand, wrapping is a significant part of Christmas traditions, where gifts are wrapped in decorative paper. The humor arises from the pun on the word “wrapping.” The joke suggests that mummies enjoy Christmas because it involves “wrapping,” a word that links their traditional appearance with the festive activity of gift-wrapping.

This joke is a pun, blending the word “elf” with the concept of wealth. “Elf” is a mythical creature often associated with Christmas and Santa Claus. They are typically portrayed as Santa’s helpers, working in his workshop. The term “wealthy” refers to having a large amount of money or assets. By combining “elf” and the sound of “wealthy,” the joke creates the word “Welfy,” implying an elf that has become rich.

This joke is a playful combination of wordplay and the common association of Santa Claus with the color red. Santa’s traditional outfit is predominantly red, making red a color closely linked with him and the Christmas season. The phrase “Red-y for Christmas” is a pun, blending the word “ready,” which means prepared or eager, with “red,” the color. The addition of “crimson,” another shade of red, emphasizes the color theme. The joke humorously suggests that Santa’s favorite color is not just red, but a specific enthusiasm-filled version of it, indicated by the pun “Red-y for Christmas.”