First Christmas Card Messages: Baby, Married, New Home and Together

You're in the right place for first Christmas card messages. There are 12 ready-to-copy lines on this page, grouped into baby's first christmas, first christmas married and first christmas in a new home, plus more below - pick one, change a detail so it sounds like you, and you're done.

A first Christmas is one of the few cards people keep for years, so the message is worth a little thought.

Below are messages for the four big firsts: a new baby, newlyweds, a new home and a new couple.

Baby's first Christmas

• Merry first Christmas, little one! The world got so much brighter this year.
• Wishing you a magical first Christmas with your new arrival.
• Your first Christmas and already the best present in the house.
• Enjoy every sleepy, sparkly minute of your first Christmas as a family.

First Christmas married

• Merry first Christmas as Mr and Mrs!
• Wishing you a wonderful first Christmas as a married couple.
• First Christmas married - may it be the first of a very long list.

First Christmas in a new home

• Merry Christmas in your lovely new home!
• Wishing you a happy first Christmas under your new roof.
• New home, first Christmas, same brilliant people. Enjoy it.

First Christmas together

• Merry Christmas - here's to the first of many together.
• Our first Christmas, and already my favourite.

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How to write it so it lands

• Date the card - first Christmas cards get kept, and the year matters later.
• For a new baby, write the baby's name on the envelope too.
• For a new home, the new address on the envelope is a nice touch.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a baby's first Christmas card?

Address it to the baby and the parents together, and wish them a magical first Christmas as a family. Keep it short.

What do you write in a first Christmas married card?

Use their new name if they've taken one: 'Merry first Christmas as Mr and Mrs' is the classic for a reason.

When should I post a Christmas card in the UK?

Royal Mail usually sets its last recommended second class date in mid December and first class a couple of days later. Check the Royal Mail website for this year's dates and post a few days before to be safe.

What is a good example of first Christmas card messages?

"Merry first Christmas, little one! The world got so much brighter this year." is one of 12 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.