What to Write in a Christmas Card

Are you in need of some fresh ideas to write to your Christmas cards? Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered! Back in the day, when newspapers were delivered to nearly every home, the healthiest people started with the comics section. Funny should always come first. But there’s lots more!

• Funny
• General
• Faith
• Friend
• Family
• Parents
• Spouse
• Adult Children
• Siblings
• Kids / Grandkids
• Missing Loved Ones
• Bible Verses

PS It’s really hard to put quotes into a single group. Be sure to check related categories. Copy them or combine them; say something funny and follow it with sentimental. These will get your own ideas flowing!

Funny

1. I’m only a morning person on December 25.
2. This Christmas may all your batteries be included.
3. This Christmas let’s not forget that I’m the gift that keeps on giving. You’re welcome!
4. May you always find coupon codes, no matter where you do your holiday shopping.
5. Here’s to a Christmas full of love, laughter, and the occasional eye roll. 
6. This holiday season, let’s make it a point to cherish what’s truly important in our lives: cookies.
7. Don we now our ugly sweaters!
8. Christmas is the only time of year in which one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks. Enjoy!
9. Christmas is canceled. Apparently, you told Santa you have been good this year … He died laughing.
10.  Is it just me, or does Santa look younger every year?
11.  I FaceTimed Santa about you. Before I started explaining, I asked him what he already knew.
12.  When you stop believing in Santa Claus is when you start to get clothes for Christmas.
13. Three phrases that sum up Christmas:
    Peace on Earth
    Goodwill to Men
     Batteries not Included.
14. Checklist:
    Naughty
    Nice
    You Tried

General

1. May the simple joys of Christmas warm your heart and fill your home
2. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter.
3. Wishing you all the happiness that Christmas can bring!
4. May you have joy, laughter and the makings of wonderful memories this holiday season.
5. May your gifts be many, your stress be less, and your Christmas cookies be extra delicious!
6. May you have more smiles, fun, and moments of sheer happiness this Christmas holiday season than you ever imagined possible!
7. I don’t want much for Christmas. I just want the person who is reading this to be healthy, happy, and loved.
8. The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.
9. At Christmas time, may you be filled with wonder, touched by peace, and believe in miracles. 
10. Sending lots of love and happiness your way!

Faith

1. When God gave us Jesus, He lit up the world with love
2. Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright with the warmth of God’s love.
3. Joy resounds in the hearts of those who believe in the miracle of Christmas!
4. God started the giving spree when He gave a gift beyond words, the unspeakable gift of His Son.
5.   Jesus is the light of our Christmas. The joy of our hearts. The hope of our world.
6. May His Love and Presence fill you to overflowing and bring you a most joyous Christmas
7. May God’s richest blessing be upon you both today and throughout the year.   – Gary Smalley
8. At Christmas, let the light of faith and the warmth of family make the season extra bright.
9. Love came down at Christmas. Celebrating God’s hope, peace, joy, and love.  – Joel Raney
10.  May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas for the wonderful gift of Jesus and the joy He brings to our lives.

 

Friends

1. Friends like you make the season bright
2. The best gifts are the people who fill our hearts with joy all year long
3. My Christmas wish comes wrapped in smiles and packed with love. I am lucky to have you in my life. Merry Christmas!
4. Wishing you fresh Christmas memories that last a lifetime!
5. May the wonder and warmth of Christmas engulf you. Have a joyous New Year!
6. Wishing you a holiday as warm and sweet as your hugs.
7. To my closest friend – all my Christmas love and laughter.
8. The magic of Christmas never ends; and its greatest gifts are family and friends.
9. Not even Santa could bring a better friend!

Family

1. Here’s to a season filled with the joy of togetherness, the warmth of love, and the excitement of shared moments
2. The magic of Christmas never ends; and its greatest gifts are family and friends.
3. Our family traditions make the holiday season bright, but it’s the tradition of love that truly warms my heart.
4. Memories of family will always play a part in all that makes Christmas so cherished in our hearts.
5. Merry Christmas, family! May our holiday be filled with laughter, love, and only slightly embarrassing stories.

Parents

1. Your love has made every Christmas special for us
2. Having a Mom like you is an amazing gift in my life. Merry Christmas!
3. Merry Christmas, Mom! Thank you for always making the holidays so special!
4. Merry Christmas to a dad who always makes the holidays merry and bright!
5. Merry Christmas to the best dad a person could ask for!
6. Christmas feels so warm and bright because of your loving presence.
7. Having you as my dad is one of the truest blessings of my life.
8. Mom, your love makes every Christmas joyous!
9. Thanking God for blessing me with the gift of wonderful parents.
10.  Merry Christmas, dad! You mean the world to me!
11.  The presents placed in the heart are the ones that truly bless us, season after season. Thank you for all you’ve given me.
12.  I have such special memories of all our Christmases, mom.  I cherish everything you do and how happy you make the entire family feel at this time of year.
13.  On this Christmas, I just want to say I love you with all my heart and soul.
14.  Dad…Relax and enjoy the holidays. You deserve it after all of those Christmases spent assembling toys!
15.  Dad…Aren’t you glad you no longer have to dread the words Some Assembly Required or Batteries No Included at Christmastime?
16.  Merry Christmas to a wonderful Dad and Grandpa. Now that I have kids of my own, I have a whole new appreciation for everything you did for your family around the holidays (not to mention the rest of the year.)

Spouse

1. You make every moment magical. Here’s to our wonderful journey together!
2. You put the merry in my Christmas!
3. Holidays like Christmas make me so grateful to share life with you.
4. Christmases come and go, but my love for you always remains.
5. Merry Christmas to the person who lights up my life like a Christmas tree.
6. To a man who gives so much, asks for so little, and deserves all the good things in life…Merry Christmas!
7. It’s not what’s under the tree that matters most, it’s who’s around it. Every year I’m so grateful to have you there.
8. The Giver of all the best gifts gave me you!
9. I love you so much and look forward to celebrating this warm and fuzzy time of year with you.
10.  Merry Christmas! I’ve hidden your present where you’ll never find it – right where you left your keys.
11.  This Christmas, I’m giving you the most precious gift: my undivided attention. (Until the game starts.)
12.  What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe!
13.  Merry Kiss-mas, my love. Now let’s get under that mistletoe!
14.  Forget the mistletoe, you can kiss me anytime you like.
15.  I’m so blessed to call a beautiful soul like you, my wife. Merry Christmas

Adult Children

1. You make me smile. You add joy to my life. You make Christmas special!
2. You’re a joy to have in our life! Enjoy wonderful Christmas!
3. The best part of our Christmas season is getting to spend it with you!
4. You’ve always loved Christmas, and I’ve loved watching you enjoy it.
5. Through the years, every ornament on our Christmas tree holds a story of memories we’ve created together.
6. You have given us precious memories, abundant happiness, and love in our hearts. Wishing you a joyous Christmas!
7. We’ve seen you grow from a girl into a successful and beautiful woman. That’s definitely one of the best gifts that we have ever received!
8. I know something you should know: You are a wonderful gift, and we love you so much!
9. Every Christmas, I am reminded of how wonderful it is to have such a sweet daughter/son… we will pretend the teenage years never happened.
10.  Merry Christmas to a special son who adds lots of love, laughter, and happiness to life!

Sibling

1. You’re a gift in my life. And not the kind I’d return for store credit
2. Feeling so lucky to be best friends by choice and sisters by chance.
3. All my favorite Christmas memories include you! Remember when….
4. Greatest gift ever – a loving, hilarious, unforgettable sister/brother like you!
5. Our precious sisterly bond is a treasure beyond any gifts.
6. Merry Sis-mas! Wishing my wonderful sister all the best this Christmas!
7. My co-pilot, from childhood forts to messy baking sessions!
8. Remembering all our Christmas traditions and unforgettable moments created alongside you. Remember when….
9. Santa’s not the only one who knows what you did this year.
10.  It’s all fun and games until you get on the naughty list!
11.  According to Santa, that giant lump of coal is yours this year!
12.  Ho! Ho! Ho! you sassy sister! Time for matching ugly Christmas sweaters!
13.  Hope Santa’s good to you this year, even if you didn’t make it to the nice list for probably the umpteenth year in a row.

Kids / Grandkids

1. I’m so happy. I get to celebrate Christmas with one of my favorite kids in the whole world.
2. Ho ho hope you are enjoying the Christmas season! I can’t wait to spoil you with presents and bake treats together!
3. You’re the ‘full’ cute, hilarious, maddening kid package! Wouldn’t change it!
4. From the top of your hat to the tips of your gloves…hope you’re feeling TREE-mendously loved!
5. Christmas is so much more fun when I get to celebrate with you!
6. May your Christmas sparkle with happiness and fun, just like you!
7. Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, snuggles with the best small person I know! Perfection!
8. Fa la la la la…Looking forward to enjoying more merry memory-making and laughter with you this Christmas!
9. Nothing is better at Christmas time than hanging out with a cute kid like you.
10.  Wishing you a holiday season filled with play, laughter, and the pure delight of being a kid at Christmas.
11.  It’s beginning to look a lot like it’s time to open some presents.
12.  You are one of the most precious gifts that we have ever been blessed with. We wanted you to know that.
13.  A Christmas reminder: Don’t try to borrow any money from elves … they’re always a little short.
14.  Jesus loves you even more than Santa, but don’t tell Santa I told you that!
15.  Let’s thank baby Jesus for coming into our lives.

Missing Loved Ones

1. Christmas in Heaven What do they do? They come down to spend it with you. So save them a seat, just one empty chair. You may not see them, but they will be there.
2. Our angel is in heaven.
3. Merry Christmas to all the angels in heaven – never forgotten.
4. I don’t need an angel on top of my tree, I already have on in Heaven looking down on me.

Bible Verses

1. “And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall bd to all people.’”  – Luke 2:10
2. “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift.” – 2 Corinthians 9:15
3. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” – James 1:17
4. “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son.” – Galatians 4:4
5. “The wise men fell to the ground and worshiped Him.” – Matthew 2:11
   “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God.” – Luke 2:13
6. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” – Luke 2:14

Hope reading this has sprinkled some Christmasy glitter in you heart and put a smile on your face!

Smiles

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