Christmas Card Messages For Elderly Relatives: What To Write

You're in the right place for Christmas Card Messages For Elderly Relatives. There are 10 ready-to-copy lines on this page, grouped into short christmas messages for elderly relatives, heartfelt christmas messages for elderly relatives and funny christmas messages for elderly relatives, plus more below - pick one, change a detail so it sounds like you, and you're done.

Quick answer: in a Christmas card for elderly relatives, keep it personal - a warm wish, a favourite memory or in-joke, and your love. Pick a line below and add one sentence of your own.

Short Christmas messages for elderly relatives

  • Wishing you a peaceful Christmas.
  • Thinking of you this Christmas with love.
  • Warmest Christmas wishes.

Heartfelt Christmas messages for elderly relatives

  • Thinking of you this Christmas and sending all our love.
  • Wishing you a warm, cosy Christmas and good health in the New Year.
  • Thank you for all the Christmases you've given us - we treasure them.

Funny Christmas messages for elderly relatives

  • Merry Christmas! Nobody makes gravy like you.
  • Happy Christmas - save us a mince pie!

If they're in a care home or living alone

  • We'll be thinking of you on Christmas Day - and we'll ring at lunchtime.
  • Sending love and a hug in this card until we can visit.

Shop all cards

How to write it so it lands

  • Add one personal sentence to any message - it makes the card.
  • Write it before wrapping day so it's not rushed.

You might also be interested in...

We make cards, pin badges, prints and party bits in house. These are from other shops we rate, and buying through the link costs you nothing extra.

Funny Thank You Cards – 24 Punny Blank Cards with Envelopes product photo

Funny Thank You Cards – 24 Punny Blank Cards with Envelopes

View more information

Exploding Kittens Original Edition, 2-5 Players, Ages 7+ Card Game photo

Exploding Kittens Original Edition, 2-5 Players, Ages 7+ Card Game

View more information

Where to shop next

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a Christmas card for an elderly relative?

Write clearly and warmly - say you're thinking of them, share a bit of news, and tell them when you'll call or visit.

What is a good example of christmas Card Messages For Elderly Relatives?

"Wishing you a peaceful Christmas." is one of 10 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

How long should a card message be?

One to three lines suits most cards. Write the message before the name so you can start again if it goes wrong, and if you run out of room, carry on inside the back cover rather than shrinking your handwriting.

Back to blog