What to write in a Christmas card
Sometimes buying a gift for the trickiest person on your festive shopping list is easier than racking your brain for the perfect Christmas card message! And then there's the wrapping... After all, who doesn't love receiving messages of joy, cheer and love through the letterbox during the festive festive period?
You want your Christmas card message to be thoughtful and come across as genuine, but when you have Christmas cards to write to everyone in your address book – and lots of other festive chores on your to-do list – that can feel like a tricky task.
So are you left wondering what to write in a Christmas card? Should your message just be short and sweet? Or a long and crafted essay? Also, which Christmas message works for family or friends? Or a colleague, family friend or distant relative?
Don't fret! When it comes to knowing what to write, we've got you covered – whether you're planning on posting a Christmas card, emailing a Christmas note or sending a festive Whatsapp message.
Work out what to write in your Christmas card with our handy festive wishes etiquette guide.
What is the best message for Christmas?
A short and sweet yet friendly message works well for most Christmas cards to neighbours, friends and relatives. Try these:
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you.
May your Christmas be filled with love, joy and laughter.
Sending you seasonal wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Happy Christmas from our home to yours.
Sending love and best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy new year.
I hope your Christmas is filled with joy!
What should I write in a Christmas card to my family?
Christmas card messages to close family can be very personal (with in-jokes and a story or two) or contain a simple but thoughtful message. Here are a few ideas. For an extra special touch, include a family photo from the past year.
Christmas is always better with you around! All my love.
Christmas wouldn't be the same without arguing over Monopoly. Here's to me winning again!
Mum and dad, thanks for making every Christmas magical. We love you!
A [insert family name] Christmas is the best kind. Looking forward to spending the holidays with you.
Or if you won't be spending Christmas together:
We'll miss you this Christmas but don't worry, I'll eat your share of the dinner! All our love
Sending love and best wishes for the best Christmas ever. We'll miss you!
Far apart during this holiday, but together in our hearts and minds. Merry Christmas!
I wish we could be together this holiday season, but I'm sending warm wishes your way!
Christmas card messages for your husband or wife?
A funny, personal message always goes down well, or you could opt for one of these:
All I want for Christmas is you!
Merry Christmas to the love of my life.
To me, you are perfect. Merry Christmas.
Christmas is always a magical time with you.
Thank you for making Christmas magic.
You're the best, and I love you more than ever.
Merry Christmas! You're the best gift I could ask for.
Holidays like Christmas make me so grateful to share life with you.
You're the partridge to my pear tree.
The only thing I love more than Christmas is you!
Forget the mistletoe, you can kiss me anytime you like.
What to write in a Christmas card to someone who had a difficult year?
My thoughts are with you this Christmas season and the promise of hope it brings.
May this Christmas and New Year bring you joy, light and laughter.
Sending strength, love and peace to you this holiday season.
Sending the warmest of wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
I’m always here to support you, if you need a helping hand this holiday season.
Wishing you peace and hope at Christmas and a new year full of better days.
What should I write in a Christmas card to employees or colleagues?
Keep it friendly but professional with this message to employees:
Thank you for all your hard work this year. Enjoy some very well deserved time off with your family. Merry Christmas.
Or these short and sweet messages to a colleague:
It's been great working with you this year. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Merry Christmas. Wishing you all the best.
How do you end a Christmas card message?
Depending on who the Christmas card is addressed to, you could opt for 'love you' (for family, a best friend, a partner or your son or daughter), 'hugs', 'all our love', 'merry Christmas', 'seasons greetings', 'from your friends at' or simply just write your nickname, your full name or your name with title if it's a formal card. You could also just sign off 'the [insert surname] family'. Whatever feels right!
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