What to write in a Christmas card: 40 simple messages

The best Christmas card messages are short and kind. Pick one below, then add a name and a line of your own.

For family

  • Merry Christmas, Mum. Thank you for making every Christmas feel like home.
  • Dad, wishing you a relaxed Christmas and a great new year.
  • To my favourite Nan: lots of love this Christmas.
  • Grandad, thank you for all the stories. Merry Christmas.
  • To my wonderful daughter, have the happiest Christmas.
  • Son, we're so proud of you. Merry Christmas.
  • To my husband, my best friend. Merry Christmas, with all my love.
  • To my wife: every Christmas with you is my favourite.
  • Wishing our family a peaceful Christmas together.
  • Merry Christmas to the best brother. Let's catch up soon.

For friends

  • Merry Christmas! Thanks for another great year of friendship.
  • Wishing you a Christmas full of laughter and good food.
  • Cheers to you this Christmas. Can't wait to see you in the new year.
  • Sending you warm wishes and a big hug this Christmas.
  • Have a beautiful Christmas and a happy, healthy new year.
  • Thinking of you this Christmas, near or far.
  • Merry Christmas, friend. Here's to more adventures next year.
  • Wishing you a calm, happy Christmas break.
  • Season's greetings and best wishes for the year ahead.
  • Have a merry Christmas, and save me a mince pie!

For neighbours

  • Merry Christmas from next door! Thanks for being great neighbours.
  • Wishing you a happy Christmas and a safe summer.
  • Season's greetings from your neighbours. Enjoy the break.
  • Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of you.
  • Thanks for keeping an eye out this year. Merry Christmas!

For teachers, carers and helpers

  • Thank you for a wonderful year. Merry Christmas!
  • Wishing you a well-earned rest this Christmas.
  • Thank you for all your care and kindness. Happy holidays.
  • Merry Christmas, and thank you for everything you do.
  • Have a restful Christmas and a happy new year.

For work

  • Season's greetings and thank you for working with us this year.
  • Wishing you and your team a happy Christmas and a successful new year.
  • Thanks for a great year. Enjoy the Christmas break.
  • Warm wishes for the holiday season.
  • Merry Christmas and all the best for the year ahead.

Faith-filled messages

  • Wishing you peace and joy as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
  • May the light of Christmas fill your home with hope.
  • Blessings to you and your family this Christmas.
  • Rejoicing with you this Christmas season.
  • May the peace of Christmas be with you all year.

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