Christmas Card Messages – What to Write
Staring at a blank card? These messages work for family, friends, neighbours and anyone in between.
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Classic & simple
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Merry Christmas! May your holidays be filled with joy and good company.
Sending warm wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a bright new year.
Merry Christmas! Wishing you peace, love and happiness this season.
Wishing you all the joys of the season and every happiness in the year ahead.
Merry Christmas! May your home be filled with warmth and laughter.
With warm wishes for a merry Christmas and a joyful new year.
For neighbours & acquaintances
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas! Hope your holidays are full of good things.
Wishing you all the best this festive season.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Sending festive cheer your way – Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a cosy and joyful holiday season.
For a keepsake card
This year had its ups and downs, but I'm so grateful for you. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas! Thank you for being part of this year, in ways big and small.
Wishing you a Christmas as kind and warm as you've been to me this year.
Merry Christmas! May the year ahead treat you exactly as well as you deserve.
Here's to closing this year with gratitude and opening the next one with hope.
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the good things you've earned this year.
Wishing you a holiday season full of rest, love and quiet joy.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I write in a Christmas card if I don't know the person well?
Keep it short, warm and general: "Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year" works for almost anyone.
How long should a Christmas card message be?
One or two sentences is plenty. A short, sincere line means more than a long one that feels generic.