Throughout the year, the only time I find myself watching TV in the evenings is during the summer and winter break when I am the least busy. Thus, cold winter nights are often spent with my family cuddled up in the living room watching some holiday-themed show or movie. Saturdays, however, are my favorite night of all, because a new episode of the hilarious program, Saturday Night Live (SNL), comes on! This timeless show has been running episodes since 1975 and they’ve gotten funnier since! During each holiday season, there are skits on the show that theme according to the festivities. So, as a fan of the show, I’m here to provide you with a list of the funniest winter holiday-themed SNL skits of all time! (not in any particular order/ranking)
- “Weekend Update: Adam Sandler on Haunnakuh” – While I don’t celebrate Hanukkah myself, I still find this to be such a creative song and such a classic of Adam Sandlers. You truly can’t be bored listening to anything that comes out of his mouth! https://youtu.be/KX5Z-HpHH9g?si=P_8tvuki6R_fI_db
- “Home for the Holidays” – This skit is super relatable and shows the reality of family gatherings. https://youtu.be/VxVXYp2KIeE?si=HmDtt0Qo5VvbKVDJ
- ”Elf on the Shelf” – While some of the jokes are a tad inappropriate the skit is so creative and features one of my favorite parts of Christmas, the elf on the shelf! https://youtu.be/C9EJSMG_cdo?si=lkRq4bSTgDvdOZIi
- “St. Joseph’s Christmas Mass spectacular” – This is so funny and I’ve found it to be very accurate! https://youtu.be/ZiuYmM0lG6o?si=_sBMDcUattqEOzQC
- Christmas Cards- I find it funny to think about what each of the Christmas cards I receive each year is saying to me! https://youtu.be/nXgOxLJ-OKc?si=z7r8clpNvkYgJJ3S
- “Best Christmas Ever” – Although I have a younger perspective, I still find this skit to be funny because it’s such an accurate representation of how Christmas often goes for families. https://youtu.be/4WvwX18oMR4?si=aGq3vAHLlw7-WM6P
- “NPR Delicious Dish: Schweddy Balls” – This very old skit is so classic and funny. No explanation is needed. https://youtu.be/F_tVJ2rHHSA?si=s5PHZWovj76eqrX4
- “December to Remember Car Commercial” – I love this skit because it brings a realistic side to all the money spending that goes on around the holidays and the story escalates more and more dramatically throughout the skit. https://youtu.be/WcEylCwkSxE?si=BKGNm3JQ5pieH2a-