One element is the food - related comical situations. Picture this: a person trying to make sufganiyot (jelly donuts) for the first time and ending up with jelly all over the kitchen, or the latkes being so hard that they could be used as hockey pucks. Another aspect is when people try to outdo each other in the gift - giving part of Chanukkah in a really silly way. For example, one family member gives a present that's way too big to fit in the room, and everyone has to figure out where to put it while laughing.
Well, unexpected twists in the celebration are often funny. For instance, if a family planned a big outdoor Chanukkah party and it suddenly started to rain, but instead of being disappointed, they all huddled inside and had a cozy, laugh - filled celebration. And of course, the unique ways people interpret the traditions. Maybe someone thinking that wearing a menorah - shaped hat is a new trend for Chanukkah and walking around like that, which can bring a lot of laughter.