Last Christmas, I was in charge of making the Christmas pudding. I followed the recipe as best I could, but I accidentally added twice as much brandy as it called for. When we set it on fire for the traditional flaming pudding moment, it nearly set off the smoke alarm! The whole family was in stitches, and we still joke about my 'extra - boozy' pudding.
My grandma once mistook the Christmas ham for a cushion and sat on it. When she realized what she had done, we all burst out laughing. It was a hilarious moment and the ham was still salvageable.
One year, my family decided to have a 'Christmas in July' theme in December just for fun. We all wore Hawaiian shirts and set up the Christmas tree with beach-themed ornaments. It was so silly but made for a really memorable Christmas.
One Christmas, I woke up early to find a beautifully wrapped present under the tree. It was a book I had been longing for. I spent the whole day reading it while sipping hot chocolate. The smell of the Christmas dinner cooking in the kitchen added to the cozy atmosphere.
My personal assistant once misinterpreted my command to play some 'relaxing music' as 'waxing music'. It started giving me information about hair removal salons. I couldn't stop laughing at how wrong it was.
My most memorable Christmas was when we had a big family gathering. There were relatives from all over. We decorated the tree together, and each ornament had a story. We then had a huge dinner with all the traditional dishes. Afterward, we sang carols around the piano. That Christmas really made me feel the warmth of family and the spirit of the holiday.
One Christmas, I received a hand - made scarf from my best friend. She had knitted it herself. It was full of little imperfections but it was the most precious gift. That Christmas, I learned that it's the thought and effort behind a gift that really counts.
Well, here's one. I was at a costume party. I decided to go as a mummy. I wrapped myself up in toilet paper at home, but when I got to the party, it started to rain a little. By the time I walked in, I was a soggy mess of half - falling - off toilet paper. It was hilarious.
Sure. Once I went to a costume party. I dressed up as a giant chicken. But when I was walking in, I tripped over my own big feet made of the costume and fell flat on my face right at the entrance. Everyone burst out laughing, including me.
Often, there are elements of self - deprecation. People are usually okay with making fun of themselves in a funny story. Embarrassment is also a big part. Think about how I was embarrassed when I spilled water on the person next to me. And then there's the element of the absurd. When I flew into the bush while skateboarding, that was quite absurd and made the story funny.