The sharing of Christmas stories and poetry, particularly the humorous variety, is a Christian tradition which dates back to the early 1800s.http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions/christmas-poems.php Funny Christmas poems and stories have numerous applications and uses during holiday time and are not difficult to find or create. Common themes and characters for funny Christmas poems and stories are frolicking reindeer, mischievous elves, Santa Clause, sleigh bells, snowfall, icicles, customary food like gingerbread, chimneys, trees, lights,children, families and love.http://www.christmasplace.com/shopping/Kit/GENERAL%20THEMES%20-%20A%20CHRISTMAS%20STORY/

Funny Christmas poems and stories can be shared during holiday parties and around the Christmas dinner table. A good, well-told, lighthearted Christmas poem or story can add a wealth of fun during a Christmas holiday gathering among friends and family. Some funny Christmas poems are geared toward kids, while others can be enjoyed and appreciated by those of any age. Funny anecdotes also lend themselves to homemade Christmas cards and holiday newsletters.http://christmas.lovetoknow.com/Funny_Christmas_Stories

A little girl climbed onto Santa's lap, and Santa asked his usual question of her: "And what would you like for Christmas?"

The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute and then gasped: "Didn't you get my E-mail?"http://www.inspirational-otter.com/funny-christmas-jokes-3.html

Christmas may be canceled

The reindeer are on strike

Santa's stuck in Lapland

Forget your brand new bikehttp://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-poems/funny-poems.html

Various Christmas poems can be found on Mahalo's many Christmas-themed poem pages. Short Christmas poems, Christmas poems for kids or Christmas love poems, or a reading of The Night Before Christmas may be something special to share with friends and family members during the holiday.