8th Dec 2022
45 Merry Christmas Card Messages for Family and Friends
Christmas gifts are not the only way to show your love and appreciation for those close to you. Christmas cards are a perfect way to express into words just how much you care about your family and friends. Christmas gifts are not the only way to show your love and appreciation for those close to you. Christmas cards are a perfect way to express into words just how much you care about your family and friends.
You can either opt for a heartfelt message, a favourite quote, a romantic poem, or perhaps something on the funnier side. Whatever tone you choose to go with, your message will spread a smile across the face of its recipient and make their Christmas extra memorable.
Keep reading for tips on how to write the perfect Christmas card message and our favourite message ideas.
Think about your recipient before you write
The tone of your Christmas card message will depend upon your recipient. Keep in mind who you are writing to and have a think about what they mean to you. Tailoring your message to your recipient is so important. For example, if you are writing to a spouse, you may go for a romantic message, whereas a friend may warrant something funny. A colleague or boss will require a more formal message.
Tailor your cards to your recipients
It is important to make sure that your Christmas cards represent your recipients. For example, for a colleague you may want to choose a simple, traditional Christmas card, whereas your fashionista friend would appreciate a more stylish card.
Get creative
Your Christmas cards are an opportunity to exhibit your creativity, so why not write in pens of different colours, or even draw pictures in your cards. For a finishing decorative touch, you may wish to add glitter, sequins or ribbon.
Be organised
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to buy the materials you need, such as cards, pens and decorations. If you have a big group of friends and family to give cards to, you may wish to buy your materials in bulk as this can be more cost-effective. It is also a good idea to start writing your Christmas cards early, as the last thing you want to be doing is rushing your messages as a rushed, thoughtless message will be obvious to those reading it.
General Christmas Card Messages
Merry Christmas! Have a happy and healthy New Year.
Happy Holidays, from ours to yours.
Have a jolly Christmas, full of laughter, love and happiness.
We wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful year ahead.
Wishing you a fabulous Christmas, and hoping that your New Year is filled with health and happiness.
Appreciative Christmas Card Messages
Merry Christmas! Thank you for everything you do for me - I appreciate you.
I couldn’t have done this year without you and I look forward to another year side by side - Merry Christmas.
After all your hard work, you deserve a Christmas full of happiness and light.
Thank you for being such an inspiration to me, I hope your Christmas is as bright as you are to others.
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and wishing you a wonderful New Year, full of the happiness, success and joy that you deserve.
Christmas Card Messages to Colleagues
Merry Christmas! Thank you for all of your hard work this year.
Happy Christmas. I hope you take a well-deserved break from all of your hard work.
Wishing you a happy Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year!
Merry Christmas, I look forward to more good times spent together in the New Year.
Time for a holiday rest! Put your feet up, crack open the bubbly and have a merry and recuperative Christmas.
Romantic Christmas Card Messages
All I want for Christmas is you…
Find me under the mistletoe!
You’re the only thing more magical than Christmas.
It’s not about the presents under the tree, it’s about the company.
Merry Christmas - thank you for making every year even better than the last.
Christmas Card Messages to Friends
Merry Christmas to my partner in crime!
I’m so lucky to have a friend like you - may your Christmas be everything you hope for and more.
Merry Christmas lovely! Wishing you all the happiness you deserve in the New Year.
We may not see each other everyday, but you’re always in my heart. Happy Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.
Happy Christmas to my best friend - I feel so blessed to be able to share Christmas with you.
Funny Christmas Card Messages
Merry Christmas - you’re so lucky to spend it with me!
Remember … Christmas calories don’t count.
Another Christmas, another ugly Christmas jumper.
“There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus” - Bob Phillips
Santa Clause has it nailed - only visit people once a year!
Christmas Card Messages to Teachers
Merry Christmas! I’m so lucky to have a teacher as wonderful as you.
Thank you for everything you have taught us this term - I cannot wait to learn even more next year!
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to a world-class teacher.
Happy Christmas - take a well-deserved break!
The knowledge you have taught me is invaluable - thank you and Merry Christmas!
Your kindness, patience and wisdom is a priceless gift. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Christmas Card Messages with Quotes
“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights” - Maya Angelou
“What is Christmas? It is the tenderness of the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future” - Agnes M. Pahro
“When we remember a special Christmas, it is not the presents that made it special, but the laughter, the feeling of love, and the togetherness of friends and family that made that Christmas special” - Catherine Pulsifer
“Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” - Helen Steiner Rice
“Christmas is a race to see which gives out first - your money or your feet” - Author Unknown
“I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included” - Bernard Manning
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” - Will Ferrel, ‘Elf’
“Christmas, here again. Let us raise a loving cup; Peace on earth, goodwill to men, and make them do the washing up.” - Wendy Cope
“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” - Andy Rooney
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferba
Christmas is our favourite time of the year and a chance to express your creativity and spread happiness and cheer to your loved ones. Spread love with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, paired with a wonderfully heartfelt message.
