Twelve Riddles of Christmas

Merry Christmas!  Since so many people are busy with last-minute activities in this last week before Christmas, I thought these fun riddles might ease holiday-induced stress.  I hope these make you smile, and perhaps you can share them with a young child to keep him/her distracted for a few precious minutes!  There are 12 riddles, one for each of the 12 days of Christmas.

Riddle: What's red and white and black all over?
Answer: Santa Claus after he slid down the chimney
 
Riddle: When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
Answer: In the dictionary
 
Riddle: What do elves learn in school?
Answer: The elf-abet
 
Riddle: What do you get if you team Santa with a detective?
Answer: Santa Clues
 
Riddle: What do you call a snowman in the summer?
Answer: Puddle
 
Riddle: What do Spanish speaking sheep say at Christmas time?
Answer: Fleece Navidad
 
Riddle: Where does a snowman keep his money?
Answer: In a snow bank
 
Riddle: What's at the end of Christmas?
Answer: The letter S
  
Riddle: What do you get if you cross Santa Claus with a duck?
Answer: A Christmas quacker
 
Riddle: Who delivers Christmas presents to dogs?
Answer: Santa Paws
 
Riddle: Why did the Christmas cookie go to the doctor?
Answer: It was feeling crummy
 
Riddle: What goes OH, OH, OH?
Answer: Santa walking backwards

Merry Christmas.  I hope you have a wonderful holiday, filled with the joy and blessings of the season.