Christmas Card Messages

Christmas card messages: what to write in 2026

Most people write the same six words in every Christmas card they send, then wonder why nobody keeps them. A Christmas card is one of the few times a year you get a blank page and someone's full attention, so it's worth two extra minutes. Below are Christmas card messages grouped by tone, from the ones that get a laugh in the kitchen to the ones that actually say thank you.

Pick a line, copy it in, and add one specific detail about your year together. That single detail is the difference between a card that goes in the recycling on Boxing Day and one that stays on the mantelpiece until February.

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Every message on this page fits inside one of our Christmas designs, printed in the UK and posted with a kraft envelope.

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Funny Christmas card messages

  • Merry Christmas. I panicked in a shop and this is the result.
  • Wishing you a Christmas with good food, strong drinks and short visits.
  • Happy Christmas. May your gravy be smooth and your relatives leave on time.
  • This card is recyclable, unlike most of the presents you're about to open.
  • Merry Christmas from someone who started shopping on the 23rd and regrets nothing.

Heartfelt Christmas card messages

  • Merry Christmas. Thank you for everything you did this year without being asked.
  • Wishing you a proper rest and a Christmas that feels easy for once.
  • Happy Christmas to the person who quietly holds this family together.
  • However this year has gone, I'm glad we got through it together. Merry Christmas.

Short Christmas card messages

  • Merry Christmas, see you in the new year.
  • Happy Christmas. Eat well, sleep late.
  • Have a brilliant Christmas and a quiet January.

Funny Christmas cards

Designed in house, printed in the UK and posted with a kraft envelope.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I post Christmas cards in the UK?

Aim to post second class by around the 16th of December and first class by the 19th. Order a few days earlier if you want us to post directly to the recipient.

What do you write in a Christmas card for someone you barely know?

Keep it warm and short: wish them a good Christmas, mention one thing you appreciated about the year, and sign your full name so they know who it's from.

Can you send the card straight to the recipient?

Yes. Add their address at checkout and we'll post it directly, so you never have to visit a post office in December.