Christmas Rap Lyrics: 50+ Funny, Original Bars and Verses

The short answer: a funny Christmas rap picks one holiday moment everyone knows, such as bad gifts, tangled lights or a cat in the tree, and tells it in about four short lines. Below are more than 50 original, clean lines to borrow and six full verses that fit a 10-second video.

We wrote all of these for this guide. They aren't from any released song, so change the names and make them yours. If you're after a classic such as "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow or "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC, try a licensed lyrics or music service, because we don't reproduce those here.

How to use these lines

Each line below is a two-part bar. Pick two you like, swap in real names and you have a four-line verse. A real detail from your family, such as the aunt who always brings the same dish, usually gets the biggest laugh.

Christmas rap lyrics about Santa

• Santa's on the roof, and he's feeling the strain / He took the elevator, and he'll do it again
• Milk and cookies left for the man in red / The dog ate them all, then he went to bed
• Santa's got a list, and I've checked it twice / I'm on the wrong page, but I'm still pretty nice
• Eight tiny reindeer, and one's running late / He stopped for a snack at the neighbor's gate
• Big red suit in the middle of the night / Stuck in the chimney, and it's quite a sight
• He came down the chimney, and he's covered in soot / Now there's a black print from his big left foot

Christmas rap lyrics about gifts

• Unwrapped the box, and it's socks again / Same gray pair from my Aunt Lynn
• You got me a candle, and I got you the same / Now we're both standing here, and neither one's to blame
• Wrapped it at midnight with a whole lot of tape / You'll need a chainsaw to help it escape
• I bought it in July, then I hid it too well / Where's your present? I can never tell
• Gift receipt's taped on the front of the box / She knows I'm returning these Christmas socks
• I asked for a game, and I got a new mop / Thanks a lot, Mom, I'll start with the top
• Twenty-dollar limit, and I spent twenty-three / That's a generous gift, so you owe it to me
• Secret Santa drew me, and it's plain to see / They got me a mug, and it's got someone else's tea

Christmas rap lyrics about family

• Aunt Linda asked why I'm single again / I passed her the gravy and I counted to ten
• Grandpa's asleep in his favorite chair / He's wearing a paper crown and he doesn't care
• Mom took a photo for an hour or more / Now we all hate each other, and we're out the door
• Family game night, and it's gone too far / My brother flipped the board, and he's out in the car
• My uncle has opinions, and he's ready to share / I'm taking my plate, and I'm eating elsewhere
• Cousins in the kitchen and they're all in the way / Grandma's got a spoon, and she's ruling the day
• Dad said "no gifts," then he bought a new drill / He wrapped it for himself, and he's using it still
• We drove for six hours, and we're stuck in the snow / Three more "are we there yets" and I'm ready to go
• I hung up the mistletoe, and nobody came / I'm standing here alone, and I'm still in the game

Christmas rap lyrics about food

• Grandma made cookies, and I ate a dozen / I blamed it on the dog, and I blamed it on my cousin
• Fruitcake's back, it's the same one as last year / Nobody's eaten it, and it's still right here
• Three full plates, and I'm loosening my belt / That's the best meal that I've ever felt
• Ham's in the oven and the smoke alarm's on / That's how we know that the cooking's gone wrong
• Eggnog's strange, but I'm drinking it still / One sip a year is enough for this hill
• Candy cane stuck to the side of my sweater / I'm wearing it proudly, it can't get better

Christmas rap lyrics about the tree and lights

• Dad on the ladder with a mile of lights / One bulb's out, now it's dark all night
• We cut down a tree, and it looked pretty small / Now it's in the living room, bent at the wall
• Tangled up lights from the year before / I threw them in a box, and I'll fix them no more
• Neighbors got a show you can see from space / We got one reindeer in the same old place
• Pine needles everywhere, right through June / I'll find one in my shoe, and I'll find one soon
• Star's on the top, and it's leaning to the side / We've all agreed that we're calling it pride
• Snow in the driveway, and the shovel's inside / I'll do it tomorrow, I've already tried

Christmas rap lyrics from the pets

• You put up a tree, and that's a gift for me / I climbed to the star for the whole house to see
• Ornaments falling, one, two, three / Don't look at the cat, it was never me
• I ate the wrapping and I ate the bow / I'm a very good boy, as you already know
• You dressed me up in a tiny red hat / I'll remember this, and I'll get you for that
• Turkey on the counter and nobody's near / Merry Christmas to me, and the coast is clear
• The dog got a sweater, and I got a bell / I'm plotting my revenge, and I'm plotting it well

Christmas rap lyrics about work parties

• Office party's on, and it's held in the hall / Three cold snacks and a tree by the wall
• Ugly sweater contest, and I came to win / Mine lights up, and it plays a violin
• Secret Santa drew me a very nice pen / It's from the supply room, and I've seen it again
• I said "happy holidays" to the whole email chain / I clicked reply all, and I'm never the same
• Boss has a Santa hat, he's feeling the mood / He's giving a speech, and we're waiting for food

Christmas rap lyrics about shopping

• Left all my shopping till December twenty-four / Now I'm fighting for a toaster at the hardware store
• Tracking says "delivered," but it's nowhere in sight / My neighbor's got a new sweater tonight
• I said this year I'd budget, and I'd stick to the plan / I've got nine new candles, and I'm a broke man
• Parking lot's packed, and I've been here all day / I'm buying gift cards, and I'm driving away

Six full verses for a short video

Each one has four lines, which fits a 10-second clip. Change the names, then paste a verse into the lyrics box, one line per bar.

The socks

Unwrapped the box and it's socks again Same gray pair from my Aunt Lynn Smile real wide, say they're just my size Twelve more pairs and a look in my eyes

The lights

Dad on the ladder with a mile of lights One bulb's out, now it's dark all night Neighbors got a show you can see from space We got one blinking reindeer face

The cat in the tree

You put up a tree? That's a gift for me Climbed to the star for the whole house to see Ornaments falling, one, two, three Merry Christmas, y'all, it's a cat party

The last-minute shopper

Christmas Eve, and I'm out the door Fighting for a toaster at the hardware store Wrapped it in the car with a paper bag Merry Christmas, Mom, I left on the tag

The office party

Office party's on and the snacks are cold Same Santa hat that's ten years old I hit reply all, now the whole team knows Merry Christmas, y'all, that's how it goes

The family photo

Matching pajamas, and we all look great Mom's on photo fifty, and the dinner can wait Dad's got his eyes shut, the dog ran away That's our Christmas card, and it's perfect that way

How to write your own Christmas rap

1. Pick one moment. Choose a single scene, such as the bad gift or the broken lights, rather than the whole holiday.
2. Use a real name. "Aunt Lynn" is funnier than "my aunt."
3. Add one exact detail. "Twelve pairs of gray socks" paints a better picture than "lots of socks."
4. Rhyme in pairs. Line one rhymes with line two, and line three rhymes with line four.
5. End with a wish or a twist. "Merry Christmas" makes an easy last line when you need one.

Keep the teasing friendly, and skip anything about religion, weight or family arguments that are still raw. The free AI rap lyrics generator can write a draft from a topic, and our funny rap lyrics have more ideas.

Hear one rapped

This 10-second clip uses "The cat in the tree" verse above, a photo of a fictional AI-generated cat and our Christmas living room scene. To make your own, open the Christmas rap video maker, add a photo and paste your verse. New accounts get 2 free credits, enough for one 10-second video at 480p on the Standard model.

Use a photo of yourself or of someone who has agreed, and don't upload photos of anyone under 18. The AI always generates its own voice and beat, and results can vary between runs, so listen before you share it. Our guide to turning lyrics into a rap video has more tips.

FAQ

Are these Christmas rap lyrics from real songs?

No. We wrote every line on this page for this guide, so none of them are taken from a released song. Change the names and details however you like.

What are some classic Christmas rap songs?

"Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow and "Christmas in Hollis" by Run-DMC are two well-known examples. We don't reproduce their lyrics here, so look for them on a licensed lyrics or music service.

How long should a Christmas rap be?

For a short video, keep it to about four lines. Plan on one line for every 2.5 seconds, so four lines fit a 10-second clip.

Are these lyrics clean enough for family or work?

They're written to be clean, with no profanity or adult jokes. You know your audience best, so read them first, and change anything that wouldn't suit the room.

Can AI rap these lyrics for me?

Yes. Paste a verse into RapVideo AI, add a photo you have permission to use and pick a beat. It generates the music and vocals and animates the performer. Results can vary, so listen before you share it.

Can I use a real song in the video?

Not with RapVideo AI. It always generates its own beat and vocals, and you can't upload audio. Use lyrics you wrote or have the rights to use.