Here's What to Write in a Christmas Card to Spread Holiday Cheer
If you love sending good, old-fashioned Christmas cards, you know writing out an individual message to everyone on your list can be, well, a little daunting! But we're here to help you find the words, whether you have just a few cards to send or a whole long list.
Need an idea for a sweet and sentimental message? We've got it. Want to send a card to long-distance family or military members who are deployed far from home? We've got you covered. Don't forget about those who've had a tough year, whether it was the loss of a loved one, relationship or job; they need your support more than ever during the holiday season. And the best way to do that is to acknowledge their sadness and send words of love encouragement. After all, isn't Christmas all about sharing the love?
If you've got writer's block--or just need some fresh ideas-- here's our list of fun, sentimental, punny, romantic, and encouraging messages you can use or adapt to your own needs.
Here are our ideas for messages and quotes you can write in Christmas and holiday cards:
Long-Distance Christmas Card Ideas
"From our home to yours, all the best of the season."
"Blessings from across the miles to you and yours."
"Sending long-distance hugs for a Merry Christmas."
"The miles may separate us, but we're together in our hearts this holiday season."
"Until we're together again in person, let's celebrate in spirit."
"Let's raise a toast from afar to the joys and beauty of the season."
"Thank you for your selfless military service this year and always. Happy Holidays!"
"Missing you at this magical time of year."
"Sending love, joy and laughter from afar."
"I hate rocking around the Christmas tree without you. Hurry home!"
Funny Christmas Card Ideas
"Merry Christmas! Here's to remembering what really matters in life: Cookies."
"What do snow people eat for breakfast? Snow flakes!"
"All I want for Christmas is you— but a spa day wouldn't hurt."
"It's all fun and games until you run out of eggnog. Happy Holidays!
"Naughty or nice this year? Definitely both!"
"Wishing you peace, joy, and a much-deserved nap. Have a happy holiday!"
"If you've got any leftover Christmas cookies, you know where to find me."
"Ever wonder why Rudolph had a red nose? Me, too."
"I hope Santa brings you everything you asked for!"
Sentimental Christmas Card Ideas
"Here's to all the fun, crazy and sweet memories of us growing up together!"
"My favorite Christmas memories are all the ones I've spent with you."
"May you see the joys of Christmas through the eyes of a child this year."
"Wishing you a holiday filled with all the blessings of the season."
"Hope the magic of Christmas fills your heart and home this season."
"Sending love from our family to yours! Hope your holiday is merry and bright!"
"Have a beautiful holiday, and may all your Christmas wishes come true."
"Thank you for always making Christmas so much fun when I was a kid."
"We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas! With love from our family to yours."
"Wishing you a warm and cozy holiday season!"
Punny Christmas Card Ideas
"I'm pine-ing away for you this Christmas."
"Your presents is requested at our Christmas party this year!"
"I fa-la-la-la love you!"
"You sleigh me. Happy holidays!"
"I heard you won't be at our holiday party this month. Say it isn't snow!"
"Hope 'yule' have a wonderful holiday season!"
"Cheers! A mistle-toast to the holiday season."
"It's the most wine-derful time of the year!"
"We miss and love you from your head to your mistletoe. Merry Christmas!"
Romantic Christmas Card Ideas
"All the sparkly parts of Christmas remind me of you!"
"Let's snuggle in front of the fire and remember why we fell in love."
"I love you more than hot cocoa with extra marshmallows!"
"Here's to all our Christmas memories together and many more to come."
"I can't wait to share our first Christmas together!"
"Thank you for putting the merry in my Christmas."
"All I want for Christmas is you!"
"No need for mistletoe. Just kiss me!"
"You're the reason this season feels magical."
"So glad we're sharing another Christmas together."
"You're still the best gift I could ever receive."
Christmas Card Ideas for a Hard Year
"With love and prayers for peace for you during this holiday season."
"You remain in our thoughts and hearts as you begin to heal from this difficult year."
"I hope the miracle of Christmas brings strength to your heart."
"May precious memories of your loved one bring you peace now and always."
"Sending you so much love during this challenging time."
"Our hearts are with you, this season and in all seasons."
"Take care of yourself, my friend. Wishing you peace."
"Here's to better days in the year ahead."
"I know this year hasn't been easy, and I'm thinking of you. All my love."
"I'm here if you need a shoulder to lean on now and after the holidays."
Quote Christmas Card Ideas
"Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we." Dr. Seuss, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
"And an angel said unto them, 'Fear not; for I bring you good tidings of great joy." Luke 2:10
"God bless us every one!" Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
"Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart...filled it, too, with melody that would last forever.” Bess Streeter Aldrich
Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.” Valentine Davies, Miracle on 34th Street
"Christmas is not an external event at all, but a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.” Freya Stark
"This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope." Home Alone
"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." Burton Hills
"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." Winston Churchill
"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others." Bob Hope
"It's easy to forget that life is the greatest gift of all." Karli Perrin
