Comedy Writing Tip #39: How to Write Jokes About Holidays Without Getting Coal in Your Stocking

Holidays are comedy's gift that keeps on giving - here's how to unwrap them: 1) **The Family Gathering** - "Thanksgiving is just pretending to like people you avoid all year... with pie." 2) **The Gift Paradox** - "Nothing says 'I don't know you' like a scented candle." 3) **The New Year's Lie** - "My resolution is to stop lying about making resolutions... starting tomorrow." 4) **The Valentine's Truth** - "Nothing says romance like overpriced flowers and forced intimacy." 5) **The Safety Net** - Always add: "But seriously, holidays are magical... like how my uncle disappears every time dishes need washing." Pro Tip: The best holiday jokes make people laugh while reliving their own trauma. On-Stage Line: "I love Christmas... it's the only time it's acceptable to drink before noon and cry in public." SOURCE: http://comedywriter.info