Christmas card messages
111 of them, sorted at the North Pole Post Office. Pick who it's for, then tap a card to copy it.
Rather write your own? Here's the four-line recipe
Christmas card messages for family
For aunts, uncles, cousins and the whole family tree. Warm, a little chatty, and full of love.
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Merry Christmas to our favorite people! Here's to cozy mornings, full plates and plenty of laughter together.
Wishing our whole wonderful, noisy, loving family a very merry Christmas. We're so lucky to belong to each other.
However far apart we are, you always have a seat at our table. Merry Christmas, with all our love.
May your home be warm, your cocoa be hot and your stockings be full. Merry Christmas from all of us!
Christmas is the perfect excuse to tell you how much you mean to us. Love you all, and merry Christmas.
Thank you for a year of phone calls, Sunday dinners and help whenever we needed it. Merry Christmas, family.
Here's to the stories we tell every year and the new ones we'll make this Christmas. We can't wait to see you.
Sending hugs, cookies and big Christmas wishes to every branch of the family tree.
Of all the gifts under the tree, you're still our favorite. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Wishing you a Christmas full of small, happy moments and a new year full of good news.
Christmas messages for mom and dad
A thank-you for every Christmas they made special, from the first one onward.
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Mom and Dad, thank you for every Christmas you made magical. This card comes with all my love.
Merry Christmas to the two people who taught me what home feels like. I love you.
Every Christmas tradition I treasure started with you. Thank you, and merry Christmas, Mom and Dad.
Mom, your kitchen on Christmas morning is still my favorite place in the world. Merry Christmas!
Dad, thanks for the twinkle lights, the corny jokes and the big hugs. Merry Christmas.
However old I get, Christmas with you still makes me feel like a kid again. Love you both.
Thank you for your patience, your cheering and your love all year long. Wishing you the merriest Christmas.
You gave me roots, wings and a lot of very good cookies. Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad.
Wishing you a slow, peaceful Christmas where someone else does the dishes for once. You've earned it!
Christmas messages for grandparents
Grandparents keep every card. These are gentle, grateful and easy for little ones to sign too.
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Merry Christmas, Grandma and Grandpa! Thank you for the stories, the hugs and the extra cookies.
Your house at Christmas holds so many of our happiest memories. Thank you for making it so special.
Wishing my wonderful grandparents a cozy Christmas and a year full of good health and happy visits.
Grandma, every holiday recipe I love has your name on it. Merry Christmas, with all my love.
Grandpa, thank you for teaching me the important things, like how to hang a stocking just right. Merry Christmas!
You make every Christmas feel warm and wonderful. We love you more than all the tinsel in the world.
Sending you the biggest Christmas hug from your grandkids, with extra squeezes saved for our next visit.
Thank you for the love you give so freely, all year long. Merry Christmas to the best grandparents anywhere.
Wishing you a Christmas as kind, generous and full of love as you are.
Christmas messages for friends
For best friends, old friends and the friends who feel like family.
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Merry Christmas to the friend who feels like family. Here's to another year of laughs and late-night talks.
Thanks for being the first person I call with good news and bad. Merry Christmas, my friend.
Wishing you twinkle lights, warm socks and everything that makes you happy this Christmas.
Friends like you are the real gifts. I'm so glad I get to unwrap another year with you.
Merry Christmas! Let's make time for cocoa and a proper catch-up in the new year.
Distance is no match for a friendship like ours. Sending Christmas love all the way to you.
Thank you for showing up this year, in big ways and small ones. Merry Christmas.
To many more years of inside jokes, road trips and holiday cookies. Merry Christmas, friend!
Hope your Christmas is merry, your new year is bright and your coffee is always hot.
Wishing you a Christmas as warm and easy as an afternoon spent with you.
Christmas card messages for coworkers
Friendly and professional. Many of these say “happy holidays” so they suit any office card.
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Wishing you a merry Christmas and a relaxing break. It's been a pleasure working with you this year.
Thank you for your help, your good humor and your patience this year. Enjoy the holidays!
Happy holidays! Here's to a well-earned rest and a bright start to the new year.
You made the busy days easier and the good days better. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Wishing you and your family a peaceful holiday season and a great year ahead.
Thanks for being such a great teammate. I hope your holidays are restful and full of good food.
May your inbox be quiet and your holidays be merry. See you in the new year!
It's been great sharing projects, coffee breaks and the occasional deadline with you. Merry Christmas!
Warm wishes for the holidays, and thanks for all you do. Enjoy every bit of the break.
Christmas messages for teachers
A few kind words mean a lot to a teacher. Some are written for a child to sign, some for parents.
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Thank you for helping me learn and grow this year. Merry Christmas and a happy, restful break!
To a wonderful teacher: thank you for your patience, kindness and encouragement. Merry Christmas!
You make our classroom a happy place to be. Wishing you a cozy Christmas and a relaxing holiday.
Thank you for all the extra time and care you give. Our family is so grateful. Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas! Thank you for making learning fun, even on Monday mornings.
Wishing my favorite teacher a holiday full of rest, joy and absolutely no grading.
Thank you for cheering on our child and celebrating every step forward. Merry Christmas from our family.
You teach so much more than lessons. Thank you, and have a very merry Christmas.
Happy holidays to a teacher who makes a real difference every day. Enjoy your well-earned break!
Christmas messages for kids and grandkids
Short, sparkly and easy to read aloud. Perfect for a card tucked in a stocking.
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Merry Christmas, sweetheart! I hope your day is full of surprises, sparkles and lots of giggles.
I'm so proud of you and everything you've learned this year. Have the merriest Christmas ever!
Santa tells me you've been working hard on being kind. Keep it up, and merry Christmas!
Wishing you snow days, cookie days and the best Christmas morning. Love you to the North Pole and back.
You make every Christmas brighter just by being you. Merry Christmas, little one.
To my wonderful grandkid: may your stocking be full and your cocoa have extra marshmallows.
I hope Santa brings you something wonderful, and I hope you know how very loved you are.
Merry Christmas to my little elf! Keep being curious, silly and kind.
Have a magical Christmas! Save me a cookie and a big hug for when I see you.
Short Christmas card messages
For small cards, gift tags and the bottom of a photo card. A few words is plenty.
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Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Warmest wishes for a merry Christmas.
Peace, love and joy this Christmas.
Wishing you a cozy Christmas.
Merry everything and happy always.
Thinking of you this Christmas.
Love and light this holiday season.
Season's greetings and best wishes.
May your Christmas sparkle.
Here's to a bright new year!
Funny Christmas card messages
Gentle jokes that make people smile without leaving anyone out.
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May your cookies be plentiful and your stretchy pants be ready. Merry Christmas!
This card comes with one free hug. Redeemable any time, no receipt needed.
I hope all your Christmas lights work on the first try. Miracles do happen!
Merry Christmas! If anyone needs me, I'll be napping in a pile of wrapping paper.
Wishing you a Christmas where the batteries are included.
Eat, nap and be merry. Repeat as needed.
Season's eatings! Please save me a slice of pie.
May this year's family photo have everyone looking at the camera at the same time.
I tried very hard to be good this year. Most days it even worked. Merry Christmas!
Religious Christmas card messages
For friends and family who celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.
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Wishing you the peace and joy of Christ's birth this Christmas and always.
May the light of the Christmas star guide your heart and your home this season.
Rejoicing with you in the gift of Jesus. Merry Christmas and God bless.
May the hope of that first Christmas night fill your home with peace.
Praying that your Christmas is full of God's love and your new year full of His blessings.
Emmanuel, God with us. May you feel His presence close this Christmas.
Celebrating the birth of our Savior with grateful hearts, and wishing you a blessed Christmas.
Like the shepherds on that holy night, may you find wonder and joy this Christmas.
May the love born in Bethlehem stay with you all year long.
Heartfelt Christmas messages
For the people who carried you this year, and the ones you want to thank properly.
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Christmas reminds me how grateful I am for you. Thank you for being in my life.
This year showed me who my people are, and you're one of them. Merry Christmas, with love.
Wishing you a Christmas full of the quiet moments that matter most.
You've shown me so much kindness this year. I hope it all comes back to you this Christmas.
No gift could say thank you the way I'd like to, so I'm saying it here: thank you, and merry Christmas.
Some people make the world feel softer. You're one of them. Merry Christmas.
Whatever this year held for you, I hope Christmas brings you rest, warmth and hope.
May the new year be gentle with you and full of good surprises.
I'm grateful for every memory we've made. Here's to making many more. Merry Christmas.
Christmas messages for someone missing a loved one
Christmas can feel heavy when someone is missing from the table, for any reason. These messages offer comfort without assuming anything.
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Thinking of you this Christmas, and of the person you're missing. Sending you love and a warm hug.
I know this Christmas may feel different. I'm here for you, whether you'd like company or quiet.
Holding you close in my thoughts this season. Please be gentle with yourself.
Wishing you moments of peace and comfort this Christmas, however the days feel.
Missing someone can make the holidays feel heavy. Please know you're loved and not alone.
May the happy memories you share bring you a little warmth this Christmas.
There's no right way to feel this Christmas. Whatever you need, I'm only a phone call away.
Sending love to you and to the one who's in your heart this Christmas.
Wishing you a soft, gentle Christmas, with all the time and space you need.
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What to write in a Christmas card
Four lines. That's the whole recipe, and it works for anyone on your list.
- Greet them by name“Dear Aunt Rose” is warmer than no greeting at all.
- Add one line only they'd understandA visit, a kindness, a funny moment from this year.
- Wish them well for the year aheadGood health, more time together, a fresh start.
- Sign off warmlyThen every name in the house. Pets welcome.
- Dear Aunt Rose,
- Merry Christmas! Thank you for driving all that way for Lily's school play. She still talks about it.
- We hope the new year brings you good health and plenty of sunny garden days.
- With love, Maria, Tom, Lily and Max
Christmas card sign-offs
The last line before your name. Tap a tag to copy it.
- With love,
- Warmest wishes,
- Love always,
- Love and hugs,
- From our home to yours,
- Peace and joy,
- Merry and bright,
- Season's greetings,
- With gratitude,
- All our love,
- Love and light,
- Blessings,
- Hugs from all of us,
- Fondly,
- Cheers to the new year,
Christmas card questions
The ones we hear most at the Post Office counter.
How long should a Christmas card message be?
Two to four short sentences is plenty for most cards. A greeting, one personal line, a wish for the new year and a warm sign-off say a lot. For a gift tag or a small card, a single line like “Warmest wishes for a merry Christmas” is perfect.
What should I write in a Christmas card to a coworker?
Keep it friendly and simple. Thank them for something specific, like their help on a project, and wish them a restful break. If you're not sure how they celebrate, “Happy holidays” or “Season's greetings” works for everyone.
Should I use religious or general Christmas wording?
Use religious wording when you know the person shares your faith and will welcome it. For everyone else, general wishes like “Merry Christmas,” “Happy holidays” or “Peace and joy this season” are warm and inclusive.
When should I send Christmas cards?
Aim to mail cards in the first half of December so they arrive well before Christmas, and earlier for cards going overseas. Check your postal service's holiday mailing dates each year. A late card is still a lovely surprise, so don't skip it if you miss the date.
What do I write in a Christmas card to someone who is grieving?
Be gentle and keep it simple. Let them know you're thinking of them and of the person they miss, and offer something real, like company or a phone call. There's no need to be cheerful: “Thinking of you with love this Christmas” is kind and enough.
How do I sign a Christmas card from the whole family?
Write a sign-off such as “Love,” or “Warmest wishes,” and then either list everyone's names, adults first and then children, or write your family name, like “The Garcia family.” Let little ones add their own name or a drawing, and include the pets if you like.
A letter for Santa, too
Cards are for everyone on your list. Letters are for Santa. Little ones can post theirs here, and he writes back from the North Pole.