There was a story of a pastor during a Christmas sermon. He was trying to describe Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. He said they probably had to deal with a lot of traffic, just like we do today during the holidays. Everyone could relate to that and it made the story more real and also quite funny. He then continued to explain how, despite the difficulties, they reached their destination, just as we should strive to reach our spiritual destinations in life.
I heard of a Christmas sermon where the pastor was sharing about the shepherds. He said that the shepherds were probably very smelly from being out in the fields all day. Then he added that Jesus came for everyone, even the smelly shepherds. It was a humorous way to make the point that Jesus came for all, no matter their state, and the congregation really enjoyed it. The pastor then went on to talk about how the shepherds' simple lives were changed forever by the birth of Jesus, and how we too can have our lives changed by the message of Christmas.
A pastor once told in his Christmas sermon how he had tried to dress up as Santa for the church Christmas party. But the beard kept falling off and he ended up looking more like a scruffy old man. He related it to how we sometimes try to put on a 'false front' but God sees through it, all while the congregation was laughing.
One Christmas, a child wrote a letter to Santa asking for a live unicorn. On Christmas morning, his parents found a donkey with a cardboard horn taped to its head in the living room. The look on the child's face was priceless, and the whole family had a good laugh about it. They even named the donkey 'Unicorn Jr.' for the day.
The story of the Good Samaritan is often retold in Christmas sermons in an inspiring way. It shows that during the Christmas season, we should be like the Samaritan, helping those in need regardless of who they are. Just as Jesus taught love and compassion, we should reach out to others at Christmas.
Another story could be about the three wise men. They saw a bright star in the sky which they believed signified the birth of a great king. So, they followed the star from far away lands, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This story can teach children about the importance of following the signs that lead to something wonderful, like how we can follow the signs of Christmas to find the true meaning of love and giving.
At a mikvah, there was a woman who was known for her beautiful singing voice. One day, while in the mikvah, she started singing a song that she thought was appropriate for the moment. But it was a very upbeat pop song and it was so out of place that it made everyone burst into laughter. She then joined in the laughter herself. It was a very memorable moment at the mikvah.
At a Passover celebration, the children were in charge of hiding the afikoman. They hid it so well that they themselves couldn't remember where it was. As the adults were searching, the kids were getting more and more worried. Eventually, they found it in a drawer that was used for storing old tablecloths. It was a very funny situation as the kids were so relieved and the adults were amused by the whole ordeal.
One story is about a man who was in court for not paying his pub tab. He told the judge that he thought the drinks were on the house because the bartender was so friendly. The judge found it quite amusing.
A woman was making rangolis for Diwali. She was so focused on making it perfect that she didn't notice her dog walking over it. When she finally saw the paw prints all over her beautiful rangoli, she was shocked at first but then burst out laughing at how cute it looked.
A story about a monkey. It saw a man wearing a hat and was so curious. It climbed down the tree, snatched the hat from the man's head and put it on its own. Then it started to imitate the man's walk, which was hilarious.
Here are some humorous Chuck Norris stories. Chuck Norris can count to infinity - twice. It's a joke that shows his 'unlimited' abilities in a funny way. Another story is that Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird. It's a play on the common phrase but with his super - powerful and comical image. Also, they say that Chuck Norris doesn't have a shadow. He just has a second, darker self that follows him around and scares bad guys away.
At a Christmas pageant, the little boy playing the angel got his wings tangled up with the shepherd's staff right before his big entrance. He ended up tumbling onto the stage, wings flapping everywhere. Instead of a solemn angel appearance, it was a hilarious moment that everyone in the audience still talks about.