There is no better way to send holiday cheer than with a classic Christmas card. When you find yourself staring at a blank card and at a loss for words, we are here to help. My southern mama and compassionate grandmother (both English teachers) taught me the power of a Christmas card. Use our example below with no fear of plagiarism; consider it our Christmas gift.

What to Write in a Christmas Card

When writing, keep your message appropriate to the recipient and the occasion. Christmas card inscriptions should be both 1. short and sweet and 2. warm and seasonal.

Begin and end each inscription with a seasonal greeting, such as “Merry Christmas, Beth.” Follow it with a personal message appropriate to your relationship with the recipient and close with a final festive address, plus your signature (and lay these out for your husband to add a signature also).

What to write in a Christmas card for family

Writing warm greetings for family members near and far makes for a Christmas card to display, keep and treasure for years to come.

Family is the best Christmas of all
Dashing through the snow to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Thank you for all the Christmas memories.
Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season.
Sending my love to you this Christmas and all year.

What to write in a business Christmas card

When writing a Christmas card for a business acquaintance, a co-worker or a client, it’s important to ensure that your sentiments are elegant, professional and sincere.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Warmest wishes this holiday season .
It’s a pleasure to work with you all year long, and it’s my joy to wish you a Merry Christmas.
I hope the holidays bring you peace, goodwill, and happiness this year.
The Christmas season is a good time to remind you how much I appreciate your business and continued support.
I hope your holidays are filled with joy and laughter.
Sending season’s greetings and glad tiding to you and yours.

funny christmas cards — What to write in a funny Christmas card

There are at least three people wishing you a Merry Christmas. There’s Jesus, Santa and ME!
I’ll distract everyone and you can add more rum to the eggnog. Sound like a plan?
Have your elf a merry little Christmas.
Happy holi-yays!
Eat, drink, be merry. Repeat as needed.

What to write in a Christmas card to a friend

When writing to a friend, feel free to write your card with warm wishes and personal sentiments, even jokes that are appropriate to the occasion. This card should reflect the friendship you share with the recipient.

I’m looking forward to rockin’ around the Christmas tree with you this year.
You bring joy to my world and I cherish our friendship.
I’m sending all the magic of Christmas your way this holiday season.
You’re a gift all year long.

What to write in a teacher’s Christmas card

Christmas cards for teachers should contain messages that are more professional than they are casual and they should be heartfelt too. It’s appropriate to share how much the teacher, their attention and their dedication means to you and your child.

A great teacher is the best gift a child can receive.
You’re a gift to all those whose lives you touch.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season and the happiest of New Years.
This year, I hope you and yours unwrap a wonderful holiday season.

What to write on a Christmas photo card

It’s nice to add a personal inscription to photo cards, but the greeting and signature are non-negotiable. Here are a few ideas for greetings to add to your photo card designs this year.

Red Simple Christmas Photo Card-5.jpg — We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Merry and Bright.
Have a holly, jolly Christmas!
Deck the halls.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.
Joy to the World.

Signing a Christmas card

Warmly
Joy and good cheer
Merry everything
Jingle all the way
Peace out
Joyful Christmas wishes

Are you a dedicated card sender during the holiday season? What will you be writing in your Christmas cards this year?