We love a good joke!  Here are some hilarious Christmas jokes that will make your kids laugh like Santa and his belly like a bowl full of jelly!  Okay, maybe some of them are a little cheesy, but I will say – we did a LOT of searching to find these jokes and narrowed it down to the ones that were actually funny. Or less cheesy, depending on how you want to look at it!

At the bottom of the post, you can print this list of Christmas jokes. Use them to entertain kids at a Christmas party, or to pass the time on a family road trip.

This post was originally written in December 2016 and updated December 2022.

Q: What does the gingerbread man put on his bed?

A: Cookie sheets!

Q:  How does a sheep say Merry Christmas?

A: Fleece Navidad!

Q:  Where does a snowman keep his money?

A: In a snow bank!

Q:  What do you get when you combine a Christmas tree with an iPad?

A: A pineapple!

Q:  In what year does New Year’s Day come before Christmas?

A: EVERY year!

Q:  What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

A: Frosted Flakes!

Q: What did one Christmas tree say to the other Christmas tree?

A: Lighten up!

Q: What kind of motorcycle does Santa like to ride?

A: A Holly Davidson!

Q: What do you get when Santa becomes a detective?

A: Santa CLUES!

Q:  How does a snowman lose weight?

A: He waits for the weather to get warmer!

Q: What did one snowman say to the other snowman?

A: Do you smell carrots??

Q: What do you call a reindeer with bad manners?

A: RUDE-olph!

Q: Why wouldn’t the Christmas tree stand up?

A: Because it has no legs!

Q:  Why does Santa work at the North Pole?

A: Because the penguins kicked him out of the South Pole!

Q:  Why did the turkey join the band?

A: Because he had the drum sticks!

Q: What falls at the North Pole and never gets hurt?

A: Snow!

Q:  What do you call a reindeer who wears earmuffs?

A: Anything you want!  He can’t hear you!

Q:  What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

A: Frostbite!

Christmas Jokes for Kids

Q: Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?

A: It needed to be trimmed!

Q: What is an elf’s favorite kind of music?

A: Wrap music!

Q: What kind of photos do elves take?

A: Elfies!

Q: What do road crews use at the North Pole?

A: Snow cones!

Q: Why did Rudolph have a bad grade on his report card?

A: Because he went down in history!

Q: What wears and read suit and goes, “Oh, oh, oh!”

A: Santa walking backwards!

Q: Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing?

A: Because they always drop their needles!

Q: What do snowmen like most about school?

A: Snow and tell!

Q: What is an elf’s favorite candy?

A: Orna-mints!

Ready to print your Christmas jokes for kids? Click the link below. The file will open, and you can print from there.

CLICK HERE: Christmas Jokes for Kids

Do you have a good joke to add?  Leave a comment!

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  1. Michael smith Dec 11, 2016

    How do you know Santa has past his driving test ? NO-EL plates.

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    1. Willie Dickensheets Dec 24, 2016

      If an athlete gets athlete's foot, what does an astronaut get?

      Missile toe

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      1. Sarah Dec 26, 2016

        LOL!!

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    2. Mohamed Dec 10, 2017

      this is super funny, especiely question number 7

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    3. Amanda WILSON Dec 20, 2018

      what do you call a picture with an elf in it?
      an elfie

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    4. Lillian Terrill Jan 14, 2021

      Q. What did the plate say to the supper?

      A. Dinner is on me.

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    5. Lillian Terrill Jan 14, 2021

      Q. why couldn't the astronouts book a room on the moon?

      A. because it was full.

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  2. Maria Dennett Dec 11, 2016

    Whats the difference between snowmen and snow women?
    Snowballs!!

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    1. camila niomio Dec 11, 2018

      I saw that joke one time i laughed way harder than I was supposed just like when I heard the joke about which bees give milk? boo bees

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      1. Lillian Terrill Jan 14, 2021

        Q. where did the monster go when he got a boo boo?

        A. to his mummy.

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  3. Marion Nunn Dec 12, 2016

    Why was Frosty the Snowman kicked out of the produce section at the grocery store.

    Because they caught him picking his nose....

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    1. Nikkie Dec 18, 2016

      Love that one!!!!?

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      1. Matilda Dec 19, 2016

        Ha ha ha

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      2. kadyn Dec 23, 2016

        meeeeeetoooooo

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    2. Karen Lawson Dec 17, 2018

      That one’s the best!

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  4. Ambika Dec 13, 2016

    Why did the man throw the butter out the window?
    Because he wanted to see the butterfly.

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  5. Lori Birch Dec 14, 2016

    Why did the snowman tell his wife his birthday cake tasted like a booger cake?
    It was a carrot cake.

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  6. Shalon Ironroad Dec 15, 2016

    Q: How does a frog open his Christmas present?
    Rippit! Rippit! Rippit!

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  7. Becki Dec 16, 2016

    LOL My nine-year-old daughter will love these! Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Cristin Brouwer Dec 16, 2016

    My 10 and 12 yr old boys will love these! Thanks!

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  9. A Dec 16, 2016

    From the 8 year old : What goes oh oh oh?
    Santa walking backwards!

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    1. kadyn Dec 23, 2016

      thats super funny I'm 8 to

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  10. Rick Dec 16, 2016

    How can you tell if a Christmas Tree is a girl?

    Because it is wearing a tree SKIRT!!

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  11. Brit Dec 17, 2016

    Q: What did one snowman say to the other?
    A: Smells like carrots.

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  12. Beibhin Dec 17, 2016

    Why didn't the Turkey eat anything?

    Because he was stuffed!

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  13. Jay Dec 17, 2016

    What is the elves' favourite type of music?

    Wrap music!

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    1. Sarah Dec 20, 2016

      LOL!!

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  14. Stacy Dec 17, 2016

    What do you call a reindeer with no eyes?

    Noeyeddeer?

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    1. Brqndy Dec 17, 2016

      Too funny!!

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    2. Jeremy Dec 23, 2016

      Q What do you call a reindeer with no eyes and no legs
      A Still no idea

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  15. Caleb Dec 17, 2016

    What did the snowman say to the other snowman?
    "I smell carrots!"

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  16. Joelle Dec 18, 2016

    My kids love these jokes plus the jokes left in the comments! Thanks everyone for sharing ?

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  17. Sabrina Dec 18, 2016

    Q: How does Rudolph wake up the nebiorhood

    Because of that bright red nose he has

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  18. Connie Dec 18, 2016

    Know the difference between the alphabet and the Christmas alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has Noel!

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  19. Jena Wilcox Dec 18, 2016

    WhaT do gingerbread men use for blankets?
    Cookie sheets

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    1. Sarah Dec 20, 2016

      Ha! Love it!

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  20. jan Dec 19, 2016

    Why did Santa plant three gardens? So he could HO HO HO!!

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  21. Pattis Dec 19, 2016

    Santa looks up at the sky and says to Mrs. Claus,"Looks like rain, dear!"

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  22. Annabelle Dec 19, 2016

    Q. What do witches sing for Christmas?

    A. "Deck the halls with poison ivy. Fa la la la la la la la. Tis the saeson to be wicked

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    1. Lillian Terrill Jan 14, 2021

      HA! 🤣🤣🤣

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  23. Toria Dec 19, 2016

    What do you call a mean reindeer?
    RUDolph

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  24. Jennifer Dec 19, 2016

    Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor?
    Because he was feeling crumby!

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  25. Matilda Dec 19, 2016

    What is the name of the King of snowmen during summer?

    King Meltin

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  26. Jeannette Feeley Dec 20, 2016

    Q: what did the gingerbread man get when he broke his leg?

    A candy cane

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  27. Cheryl Dec 20, 2016

    How do you greet a snowman?
    Chilly to meet you

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  28. Annabelle Dec 20, 2016

    What did the Valentine card say to the mistletoe?

    "I'm lovesick."

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  29. Annabelle Dec 20, 2016

    Candy Cane: "Got any red ribbons?"
    Manager : Yes

    Candy cane: Did I put it on wrong?Is it supposed to go around me like this

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  30. Annabelle Dec 20, 2016

    What did Santa give Rudolf for his upset stomach

    Elk-a-seltzer

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  31. Annabelle Dec 20, 2016

    Who brings kittens for Christmas?

    Santa Clawse

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  32. Joan Abney Dec 21, 2016

    What do you call a cat in the desert?

    Sandy Claws

    This was my dad's "corny" joke he told to us as kids EVERY year! Miss you Pop!

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  33. Brock Dill Dec 21, 2016

    Why is it so cold at Chistmas time?

    Because it's Desemberrrrr

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  34. April Dec 21, 2016

    Why do Donnee and Blitzen get to take so many coffee breaks?
    Because they are Santa's star bucks!

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  35. Linda Carolipio Dec 21, 2016

    These jokes are adorable. My grandkids will love them.

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  36. Laila Dec 23, 2016

    What do you get when you cross a pig and Christmas tree lights?

    A piglet!

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  37. Laila Dec 23, 2016

    What do you get when you cross a pig and Christmas tree lights?

    A piglet!

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  38. Madalyn Dec 23, 2016

    Knock knock
    Who's there
    Broken pencil
    Broken pencil who
    Nevermind it's pointless

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  39. Christi Dec 23, 2016

    What do you get when Santa goes down the chimney when it's still lit? Crisp kringle

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  40. Mandy Walker Dec 24, 2016

    How do you say no way on Christmas?
    Snow way !

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  41. Stephanie Dec 26, 2016

    What do you call a snowman with a six pack stomach?

    The abdominal snowman

    Who is the best elf singer in the North Pole?
    Elfis Presley

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    1. Sarah Dec 26, 2016

      Ha ha ha!! Love it.

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  42. Nico Dec 26, 2016

    How does a snowman get to work?

    By icicle

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  43. Lisa Machia Dec 28, 2016

    What do chickens mail their Christmas cards in?
    HENVELOPES...LOL

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  44. Kayse Dec 29, 2016

    cute jokes

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  45. Ryver Dec 29, 2016

    Why did Santa miss your house? He was just tiered

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  46. Lol squad Mar 21, 2017

    How many lips does a flower have. TWO LIPS (tulips)

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  47. Isabella May 13, 2017

    What do elfs do before Christmas

    They rap

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  48. Miranda Nov 28, 2017

    What kind of car does an elf drive?
    TOY-ota

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  49. Dane Nov 28, 2017

    What do elves learn at school? The ELFabet!

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  50. krissy Nov 29, 2017

    What does the town sing when the Beast and Belle break-up?
    Single Belle, Single Belle, single all the way!

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  51. Emerson Dec 14, 2017

    Knock knock.
    Who's there?
    Murray.
    Murray Who?
    Murray Christmas to all and to all a good night.

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  52. David Hubbell Dec 24, 2017

    You know who’s the most famous reindeer of all, of course the answer is Rudolph. What’s the name of the other reindee? Olive. “All of” the other reindeer.

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  53. Tony Gioia Jul 14, 2018

    Knock-Knock!
    Who's there?
    Mary and Abby!
    Mary and Abby who?
    Mary Christmas and Abby New Year!

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  54. bobert Sep 5, 2018

    What happens when a Christmas gets a present?
    He lights up!

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  55. rhonda Sep 5, 2018

    why were the reindeer mad at the elves?
    because they were being sELFish!

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  56. Robin Oct 2, 2018

    Love this one!!!

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  57. Elizabeth Mayfield Dec 17, 2018

    what is a parent's favorite Christmas Carol? Silent Night.

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  58. Bent O. Jensen Dec 18, 2018

    The elfabet ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
    No L

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  59. D Dec 18, 2018

    Why doesn't Santa let his elves work on his computer?
    Cuz they delete all of his Christmas cookies.

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  60. sloane Dec 20, 2018

    what do you call a picture with an elf in it?
    an elfie

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  61. Mitchell wolland Dec 20, 2018

    What do you call Rudolph with bad manners? Rude-olph

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  62. Bella Dec 22, 2018

    what do you call a santa that delivers presents to dogs

    a: santa paws

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  63. Mary Dec 24, 2018

    How do you know Santa is good at karate?

    He has a black belt!!!!

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  64. L. Good Dec 24, 2018

    My son thought that Santa lives at the North Pile because he was a Pole Dancer. ???

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  65. aflint Dec 15, 2019

    Thank you soo much!!! my grandkids (and my dad) absolutely LOVE your jokes!!! God Bless!

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  66. DFreddieK Dec 16, 2019

    What does Santa experience when he gets stuck in a chimney? (CLAUStrophobia)

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  67. Charlotte Dec 20, 2019

    What do elves learn at school?
    The elfabet.

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  68. Kim Taylor Dec 24, 2019

    How does Santa measure?
    With Santa-meters!

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  69. Tania Dec 27, 2019

    Why is Santa good at karate
    Because he has a black belt

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  70. Emily Wagner Oct 28, 2020

    I thought these jokes were hilarious and super funny.

    Reply
  71. Ben Nov 21, 2020

    What is one of Santa’s gardening tools?
    Ho, ho, ho!

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  72. Galal Dec 9, 2020

    What animal loves the rain most?

    Reindeer

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  73. Jarl Cantley Dec 10, 2020

    Santa asks Mrs Santa what the weather was like outside and she said, "It looks like reindeer"

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  74. Gudarada Srinivasa Dec 15, 2020

    Q: How does a sheep say Merry Christmas?

    Fleece Navidad!

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  75. Almari Estipona snowyzoe Dec 16, 2020

    Why do mummies like Cjristmas so much?
    A: Because of all the wrapping!

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  76. carson Dec 18, 2020

    what do you call a snowman with no body head or arms?
    a snow ball!

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  77. carson Dec 18, 2020

    what did the flag say to the pole?

    nothing, it just waved

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  78. Primrose Dec 18, 2020

    what is black white and red all over?

    a sun burnt penguin

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  79. Lila Dec 23, 2020

    What type of present likes to dance?
    Wrapping paper!!!!!!!!!!!

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  80. Isaiah Dec 31, 2020

    What do elves do for school?
    A presentation!!

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  81. Bob Nov 21, 2021

    What do reindeers hang on their Christmas trees?

    Horn-aments

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  82. Raiden Dec 16, 2021

    Which reindeer likes valentines day? Cupid!

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  83. Raiden Dec 16, 2021

    Which of Santa's reindeer can you see going to race? Dasher!

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  84. Raiden Dec 16, 2021

    Which of Santa's reindeer loved to party? Dancer!

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  85. Raiden Dec 16, 2021

    Who was the first Reindeer in space? Comet!

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  86. Liam Dec 16, 2021

    Thanks my classmates will laugh so hard

    Reply
  87. Jera Harris Dec 18, 2021

    These were good jokes!

    Reply
  88. Ava Dec 21, 2023

    What is the name of Santa’s Cat? Santa Claws!

    Reply
  89. random Dec 22, 2023

    What is red white and blue

    A:a sad candy cane

    Reply

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