The 55 best ideas for what to write in a Christmas card
The most wonderful time of the year is here, so it’s time to start spreading festive wishes. But, with so many heartfelt messages to share, deciding what to write in a Christmas card for everyone you love, isn’t easy!
Here are my great Christmas message ideas for friends, family, partners, and even neighbours. They are perfect for sharing love this Christmas! I also have lots of funny Christmas wishes to send in your card, if humour is more your thing!
So, put on some festive tunes, grab your favourite pen and that stack of cards, and get writing. Don’t forget, if you’re posting your cards 1st class, the last posting date is December 20th for Christmas 2024.
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Christmas card messages for a Wife or Girlfriend
There’s something truly special about a handwritten Christmas card. It serves as an expression of love and care that people can cherish for years to come. Choosing the perfect Christmas message for your girlfriend or wife’s card? These ideas are the perfect balance between humorous and sweet.
- I hope all your Christmas wishes come true this year and every year to come!
- You make Christmas cheerful and the thought of the new year bright! Merry Christmas, I love you lots.
- You’re the best Christmas gift I could ever wish for, I hope this year brings you nothing but happiness. Lots of love xxx
- Spending Christmas with you is the biggest blessing of all. Happy Christmas!
- I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, snuggled up on the sofa with you. Merry Christmas!
- I know how much you love saving holiday cards, so I got you one that was extra-special, just like you. I love you!
- Merry Christmas to my favourite person every, you make me the happiest person all year long.
- I’m not great at writing Christmas cards, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. Happy Christmas, my lovely! I can’t think of anyone I’d rather spend the holiday season with.
- Merry Christmas to the woman who makes my life complete, I love you.
- I’m wishing for nothing more than a Christmas as bright as your smile.
Christmas message for a Boyfriend or Husband
If your stuck wondering what to write in a Christmas card for your boyfriend/ husband, don’t panic! Finding the words to write a heartfelt, loving message to that special someone (when you tell them you love them every day) can often require a little inspiration and these ideas will give you just that!
- Merry Christmas my lovely, being with you makes it feel like Christmas but all year round!
- You’re my favourite person in the world, thank you for making Christmas extra-special.
- Here’s to our first of many fabulous Christmases together. Happy Christmas, I love you lots xxx
- My Christmas wish already came true this year. Can you guess what it was? (HINT: It’s reading this card) Happy Christmas my love!
- Wishing you a Christmas full of love, laughter and cozy moments! I Love you lots!
- I googled ‘what to write in a boyfriends Christmas card’. The suggestions were all cheesy… brie-lieve me, I had no idea there were so many ways to say ‘I love you’!
- You make my life merry and bright, Happy Christmas xxx
- Merry Christmas to my favourite person in the world (apart from the dog).
- The Grinch called… he wants his personality back! Happy Christmas!
- New sock day is coming! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, love you lots.
Christmas messages to parents
A heartfelt Christmas card is a perfect way to express your love and appreciation for your parents, no matter how old you are. Here are some lovely messages to inspire you…
- I’m so grateful for you Mum/ Dad, Happy Christmas! Lots of love, (your name)
- To the best parents in the world, Merry Christmas!
- To Mum/ Dad, thank you for all the wonderful Christmas memories over the years and many more to come.
- There’s no place like home at Christmas time and its all thanks to you Mum/ Dad.
- Dad, you’re the worlds best father. Even Santas jealous of you.
- Christmas is magical because I get to spend it with parents like you… Merry Christmas!
- Dad, your ‘fabulous’ jokes make every Christmas memorable. Happy Christmas
- For all the year you have made Christmas magical, thank you Mum/ Dad.
- I bet you’re on at the top of Santas list of people who have been good this year. I love you Mummy.
- We might be apart this Christmas, but we are together at heart!
Christmas card messages for family
You could see them often or just during the holidays, sending a Christmas card will always be the best way to show your relatives they are in your heart this festive season.
If you can’t decide on the perfect Christmas message for your relatives cards, these ideas are just what you need!
- Christmas wouldn’t be so special without such a wonderful family, i’m so thankful for you all.
- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to my wonderful family.
- Merry Christmas, wishing the whole family nothing but the best this festive season.
- Eat, drink, be merry and have a wonderful Christmas.
- We may not be rocking around the Christmas tree together, but ill certainly think of you as I deck the halls.
Messages for friends at Christmas
What better way to show appreciation to friends you love, than with a wonderfully written Christmas card! From heartfelt and sentimental, to lighthearted and funny Christmas messages to a friend, I’ve got you covered!
- I hope you fill your Christmas with lots of laughter, great food, and wonderful company! Merry Christmas!
- Sending warm wishes, straight from the heart, for a wonderful Christmas season.
- All I want for Christmas is you… to have a wonderful holiday season!
- Happy Christmas! Love from the greatest gift you could ever receive… me!
- I wish you a Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and lots of mince pies. Happy Christmas!
- To a friend who shines as bright as the star on top of the Christmas tree, merry Christmas!
- Happy Christmas! Don’t forget to act surprised opening the gift you asked me to buy you!
- Ho! Ho! Ho! Happy Christmas!
- I hope all your dreams come true this Christmas!
- Wishing you a warm and cozy Christmas with the ones you love! (ME!)
Christmas messages to colleagues
Colleagues are people you see almost every day. So, in sharing Christmas joy, they are often on your list of people to send a card! Here are the best ‘Merry Christmas’ greetings for colleagues.
- May your Christmas be merry and bright… and your inbox be empty!
- Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous new year!
- Sending warm wishes for a peaceful holiday seasons.
- I hope your Christmas is both joyful and peaceful. Merry Christmas.
- May your Christmas bring nothing but joy. Happy Christmas
What to write in a Christmas card to neighbours
Deciding whether to send your neighbours a card at Christmas time is tricky , but we all know, thinking of things to write in a Christmas card to someone you hardly know is harder! However, tis the season to be jolly, so here are some lovely Christmas wishes to neighbours… even if you have only ever spoken once!
- Sending warm Christmas wishes your way!
- May your Christmas be merry and bright!
- Wishing you a fa-la-la-la-fantastic Christmas and New Year!
- Congratulations on the best Christmas decorations… again! Merry Christmas.
- Sending lots of festive joy from our family to yours. Happy Christmas!
Hand writing Christmas wishes for someone special is the best way to spread love and happiness this festive season. If you can’t be together this year, you could try sharing a memory from the past to make the miles between you feel shorter.
I hope you have found the perfect Christmas card messages for your boyfriend to your neighbour and everyone in between!
Merry Christmas everyone! Lots of love,
Boofle xxx
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