Yahoo Lifestyle 90 Christmas Card Greetings and Messages to Share This Year
The holidays are meant to be a time of joyous celebration and reflection, but so often, the final weeks of the year get bogged down with stress; Stress over the best gifts, holiday cooking, and even things as simple as Christmas greetings.
We're here to help eliminate the stress with 90 Christmas greetings to streamline your card-writing process. Whether you're penning a holiday message for your partner, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, ahead you'll discover a variety of Christmas wishes. They range from short and sweet to funny and traditional. Of course, if you want to fill your card to the brim, you may also consider perusing our roundups of the best Christmas Bible verses and Christmas quotes.
Whichever route you take, just remember: Christmas is the perfect time of year to tell the people in your life just how much they mean to you. You never know just how far a few personal, kind, heartfelt words can go.
Short Christmas Wishes
"Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!"
"Season's greetings, and best wishes for the New Year."
“I hope your holiday is full of love, peace, and joy!”
"Merry Christmas, and best wishes for 2025."
“Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the happiness in the world.”
“Wishing you peace and joy all season long. Happy Holidays!”
"Wishing you the merriest of Christmases!"
"May your Christmas be filled with only good things."
"Wishing you a joyous Christmas season!"
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!” — Kevin McCallister, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
"I hope you make the nice list!"
Romantic Christmas Wishes
“All I want for Christmas is you!” — Mariah Carey, "All I Want for Christmas Is You"
“Every day feels like a Hallmark Christmas movie with you.”
“No present could ever top you by my side.”
“I’m so lucky to receive the best present year after year: You!”
"Merry Christmas from someone who loves you dearly."
“Merry Christmas! Aren’t you glad you married your favorite gift?”
"If a large man in red shows up to your door trying to gift wrap you, it's because you're on my Christmas wishlist! Merry Christmas to you!"
“You constantly light up my world. That’s why it feels like Christmas every day with you.”
Funny Christmas Wishes
“Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with good times and even better wine.”
“Santa told me you’ve been very good this year. I told him it was just a lack of opportunity. Merry Christmas!”
“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year. Happy Holidays!”
"Don't get your tinsel in a tangle."
"Deck the halls — not your family."
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas... but if the white runs out, I'll drink red."
"It's the most wonderful time of the year. Allegedly."
"You have me, so I don't know what else you could've possibly wished for. But knock yourself out..."
Long-Distance Christmas Wishes
"Even though we can't celebrate Christmas together this year, I want you to know how thankful I am for you during this holiday season."
“The only thing that would make this day better is a call with you and a cup of hot cocoa. I have a feeling we can accomplish both. Happy holidays!”
“Let me be the first to say, ‘Merry Christmas, from your dear friend in [country]!’”
“If there’s a bright side to us being apart on Christmas, it’s that we don’t have to split the cookies. Merry Christmas!”
“Even though we are oceans away, I want you to know I love you just the same. Have the best Christmas. I’ll be wishing you were near.”
"Sending lots of peace and joy to you and your family this Christmas season."
"Wishing you safe travels and that you become closer to all those that you treasure this Christmas season."
"Sending you love, happiness, and laughter for every day of this Christmas season."
Traditional Merry Christmas Wishes
“Christmas is a time for family, food, and fellowship. Wishing you nothing but the best that the season has to offer.”
“Let this Christmas season bless you and your family with quality time, gratitude, and all the festive cheer!”
“May merriness ring throughout your home and well into the new year. Happy Holidays!”
“May your Christmas Day be filled with all the people, traditions, and food you love!”
“Gifts come and go, what really matters are the people who light up our lives all year long. Thank you!”
"May your life be filled with warmth and good cheer this holiday season and throughout the New Year."
"Wishing you a restful, reflective, and joyful holiday and New Year. May it re-energize and recenter you for the year ahead."
"Merry Christmas! May the holiday bring you endless joy, laughter, and quality time with friends and family."
Christmas Wishes for Work
"Happy Holidays! Thank you for all your support and guidance this year. Best wishes for a healthy, happy, and peaceful new year."
"Greetings of the season and best wishes for the new year! I look forward to working with you again in 2025."
“May your Christmas be relaxing and stress-free so that you can recharge for the new year. Happy Holidays!”
"Thank you for making this company great. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons."
"Here's to a holiday season filled with more rest and relaxation than emails!"
"Happy holidays to you and yours! I appreciate your hard work and support and look forward to collaborating with you in the new year."
"Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time off — you deserve it!"
"Sending joy and laughter to you and yours this Christmas season."
Inspirational Christmas Wishes
"Thank you for being someone I can count on this season and every season of life."
“When I was thinking of what I was most thankful for this year, you came to mind. Thank you for being a rock during this season of life.”
“If anyone’s on the nice list this year, it’s you! Thank you for all that you do. It doesn’t go unnoticed by me (or the elves).”
“You make my Christmas merry!”
"Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness, may it be yours this Christmas holiday and throughout the coming year."
"After the tree, ornaments, and tinsel, the true meaning of Christmas shows. Gathering with family is incredibly special. Merry Christmas."
"I can't imagine Christmas without you. Thank you for being here."
"No matter how hard this year has been, I hope you see this season as a chance to reset, regroup, and bring the best version of you into the new year."
Christmas Wishes During a Difficult Time
“Sending you love, strength, and unwavering support this holiday season.”
“Let this Christmas wish be a reminder of all the people who love and care for you. We’re thinking of you with fond memories and festive cheer on this special day.”
“A dark year makes Christmas all the more bright. Sending you love this holiday season.”
“There’s nothing a Christmas cookie, a warm cup of hot cocoa, and a cheesy holiday movie can’t fix. May it provide you with a slice of comfort to round out the year.”
“During this cold and sometimes lonely season, may the love of your support system keep you lifted this Christmas.”
"Christmas can be hard, but please know that I'm here for you no matter what."
"My heart is with you this Christmas season and always. Take some time to care for yourself."
"There's no one else I'd rather spend this Christmas season with, no matter how stressful it may be."
Religious Christmas Wishes
“May God shower His blessings on you this holiday season.”
“Merry Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season. Be blessed!”
“May God's peace, joy, and goodwill be with you and your loved ones.”
“Let the comforting spirit of Christmas guide you into a blessed new year.”
"Praying that you have a Christmas filled with miracles and memorable moments you'll cherish forever."
"Sending you joy, love, and God's many blessings during this Christmas season."
"Thinking of you with lots of love, hope, happiness, and bliss. Thank you for giving me so many blessings this Christmas season."
"Be sure to count all your blessings this Christmas, as there are more than you think. You're a blessing to many, and I treasure you very much!"
"I thank God every year that I have you to spend the holiday season with."
“Praying for a merry Christmas full of love and laughter for you and yours.”
Christmas Wishes Inspired by Quotes
“May this season find you among those you love, sharing in the twin glories of generosity and gratitude.” — Oprah Winfrey
“At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." — Winston Churchill
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” — Norman Vincent Peale
“May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” — Unknown
"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!" — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
"Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth, sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever." — Richelle E. Goodrich
"Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas." — Dale Evans
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." — Mother Teresa
"Seeing is believing, but sometimes, the most real things in the world are the things we can't see." — Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express
"Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us." — David Cameron
"Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts." — Janice Maeditere
"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas." — Peg Bracken
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