Christmas Card Messages For Kids: What To Write

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

Quick answer: in a Christmas card for kids, 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 kids

  • Merry Christmas! Santa's on his way.
  • Have a magical Christmas!
  • Ho ho ho - happy Christmas!

Heartfelt Christmas messages for kids

  • You make Christmas sparkle. Love you lots.
  • Wishing you a Christmas full of fun, snow and surprises.
  • We're so proud of you this year. Merry Christmas!

Funny Christmas messages for kids

  • Rudolph told me you've been extra good this year!
  • Merry Christmas! Don't eat all the chocolate before breakfast. (OK, maybe one.)

Messages from Santa

  • Dear [name], I've been watching and you've been wonderful this year. Love, Santa.
  • The elves loved making your presents. Merry Christmas! Santa x

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a child's Christmas card?

Keep it short, magical and fun - mention Santa, snow or presents, and add a kiss.

What is a good example of christmas Card Messages For Kids?

"Merry Christmas! Santa's on his way." 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.

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