It’s the holiday season! Before you get rocking around the tree and checking your Christmas list twice, let’s get your adoring and heartwarming Christmas messages on cards for loved ones, friends, your boss, or whoever you want to spread Christmas cheer to!
Cards are truly one of the most wholesome, sentimental, and personal gifts you can give someone on such a special holiday as Christmas. It’s a time to tell someone what they mean to you, how loved they are, and perhaps you can even throw in a treasured memory! It can be a daunting task to think of what to say on such a lovely card, and that’s where these wonderful Christmas messages on cards come in handy.

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Best Christmas Messages for Cards
You’ve got a cute Christmas card waiting to be filled with something cheery and bright, but not a word in sight. Have no fear! The best Christmas messages for cards, going to any person in your life, are here!
- Merry Christmas to someone who truly deserves the best Christmas cheer the world has to offer! You’ve been such a blessing in my life, thank you for being the best. Let’s make some holiday memories!
- From one Christmas obsessed person to another, I wish you the merriest Christmas of all! Having you in my life is a year-round gift, and celebrating with you now is a memory in the making. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
- When I think of Christmas the images of evergreens, candy canes, and presents from to mind. And when I think of being happy, I can’t help but recall my memories with you! Bringing them together, makes me one happy person, wishing YOU a very Merry Christmas!
- To the Scrooge in my life, although you may not love Christmas as much as I do I still love ya! Happy Christmas, let’s take this time to chill out and be thankful for the days off.
- This holiday isn’t about the presents, but I must say I lucked out. For you truly are the best gift of all. Merry Christmas to you, and I’m wishing you the very best for this coming year!
- Merry Christmas fellow jolly soul! Let’s make this Christmas the best but eating too much at dinner, making room for dessert, and giving each other a big ol bear hug.
- Let the festivities begin! We’ve got presents to open and be thankful for, dinner to enjoy, and hot cocoa calling our names. Merry Christmas!
- Lights, tinsel, action! I mean- Christmas! Merry and happiest Christmas to you, thanks for making my life feel like a movie!
- You always make everything feel brighter, which is why I want to thank you for being the best. Merry Christmas to you and Happy New Year, we have a lot to celebrate. We better get started!
- Merry Christmas, to someone who sometimes knows me better than I know myself. This holiday season wouldn’t be the same without you, and I’m so glad to have you in my life. Time for good food and even better company.

Religious Christmas Messages in Cards
All is calm and all is bright for you and your loved ones on Christmas night. Give your loved one, or fellow church friend, a loving religious Christmas messages in cards to light up their Christmas spirit!
- During this beautiful Christmas season, I love reading this verse. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” -Isaiah 7:14 There is still so much excitement every single year, and I’m happy to share that cheer with you. Merry Christmas, and may God bless you this New Year.
- “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” -Luke 2:11 What a truly joyous time of the year it is, the reason to celebrate every day but this season especially! I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, God bless and fill your life with happiness.
- “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” -Isaiah 9:6-7 Truly this is one of the best Bible verses surrounding Christmas, every year I love to read it and thank you for allowing me to share it with you. Let’s remember the true meaning of Christmas this year, together. Bless his name!
- For the compassion you have showed me, both in our friendship and as children of God, I am thankful time and time again. This Bible verse makes me think of you and your generosity, and how much that has inspired me to give back during the beautiful time of Christmas. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” -2 Corinthians 9:7
- “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” -John 1:14 Glory to his name! Let’s celebrate the beautiful story and name of Jesus and remind ourselves of this season’s true and pure meaning. Merry Christmas, and God bless you!
- “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” -2 Corinthians 13:11 I always have you in mind when I pray for those I love, and this verse beautiful weaves all of those feelings together. Thank you for showing me what selflessness looks like, God truly blessed me to bring a person like you into my life. Merry Christmas!
- When I think of the kindness you have shown me and my family, whether it was the Christmas season or not, I’m called back to this beautiful verse. “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” -1 John 3:17 Thank you for being such a blessing, always. Merry Christmas to you, and your loved ones.
- “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 This Bible verse is always with me, but it’s weight becomes even more richer, if that was even possible, at Christmas time. I’m so blessed to be able to share it with you, and share a piece of this precious holiday together. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, and God bless each of you.
- “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” -2 Corinthians 9:15 And what an incredible gift He spoiled me with by placing you in my life! There will never be a day where I’m not thankful for you. Merry Christmas, joy to the world for our Savior loves us!
- “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:19-21 I’m thankful that this Christmas I have so much more to have gratitude for besides material objects. And you are a huge reason for that. I am beyond blessed each and every day. Wishing you and your family the very best, Merry Christmas and God bless you.

Christmas Messages Inspirational
Christmas can be hard for some people, there are lots of different circumstances. So, opening a card up and seeing Christmas messages inspirational and encouraging can truly make a big difference in someone’s Christmas.
- We’ve all heard that Christmas isn’t about the presents, it’s about the people you love and being with them. I can confidently say, I never truly knew that meaning until you came into my life. You’re the best gift I will get, every year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- When I sit down and ponder on all that I am grateful for. Your name appears more and more! So take this time to know how much you mean to me. Merry Christmas to you, I’ll race you to the tree!
- Merry Christmas you wonderful jolly human, a toast to you! May your eggnog always be full and your mini-marshmellows always float!
- My Christmas wouldn’t be nearly the same without you, the person who makes my life the merriest. And I want your Christmas to be the jolliest, so let’s get to celebrating because you deserve it.
- All year you have worked so incredibly hard; your struggles have not gone unnoticed, and I applaud you for all the trials you have overcome. Every day I want to remind you of that, especially during this season that comes with some stress. Merry Christmas you terrific person you, I’m always wishing you the best.
- If there’s any Christmas magic, truly any existing at all. It’s you without a doubt, not a single flaw. Not in my eyes that you make sparkle so bright. You are all the magic, on this Christmas night.
- Let’s let go of the stress and holiday pressures for a moment. I want to take the time to tell you how much you’ve been crushing it this past year, and how I know 100% that you’re going to be outstanding in the next year. But let’s leave that to a different tomorrow and celebrate Christmas together!
- Merry Christmas! To the person who is always lifting others up and deserves to know how truly special and wonderful they are. The world is such a colorful place because you grace it.
- Ho ho ho! You go go go! You’ve been doing phenomenal this year and you deserve to let go of your stresses and celebrate this Christmas and New Year. Merry Christmas, you’re an inspiration!
- Wishing you the Merriest Christmas! A Christmas full of wholesome laughs, heartfelt hugs, and ending with new precious memories you’ll never forget.

Funny Christmas Messages to Friends
There are lots of family traditions during Christmas time, but buddies are like the families you get to choose! Give your pals funny Christmas messages to friends in homemade cards, or storebought cards, I’m sure even a napkin would make your friend smile simply because you thought of them! (We’d probably recommend a card though!)
- To the Kevin to my McCallister, the Frosty to my Snowman, and the annoying red light to my Rudolph. Merry Christmas, I love ya!
- I’d say you’re the best gift of all, but I just got a card in the mail from my Grandma and she doesn’t play when it comes to the cash presents. Maybe next year! Merry Christmas, pal!
- I thought I’d lend Santa a hand, since we’ve such good friends, and deliver your present for him. He knows you’ve been wanting a new car, but naughty people don’t get new mercedes. Enjoy your coal! Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas ya filthy animal! And I’ll probably see you on New Years!
- I’ve heard whispers and murmurs of whimsical rumors of Christmas magic … all I’m trying to figure out is where the spiked eggnog is! Merry Christmas buddy, eggnog on me once I find it!
- Merry Christmas to my lifelong best friend. And by lifelong, I mean that we’ve gotten so used to annoying one another that if we tried to befriend someone else we’d end up being the victims of a new crime documentary. So cheers!
- You grab the cookies, I’ll grab the spiked eggnog, we meet on the roof at 11:50. Santa has got some questions to answer, and I want to pet a reindeer! Merry Christmas, bestie!
- Wishing my absolutely delightful friend a very Merry Christmas– wait, oh shoot I wrote in the wrong card, this is for [Friend’s name] … Whelp, you’re pretty cool I guess. Have a good Christmas.
- Our Christmas memories span way back, weren’t those the days. And geez, how on earth did we manage to keep ourselves alive this long? Let’s party it up this Christmas and make way for the New Year!
- I can see by the look in your eyes you were expecting some dollars or a gift card to fall out when you opened this card. Sorry, just put a lot of love in it. Thought that’s what you needed this Christmas. Can you feel it? Can you feel the friendship love? Merry Christmas!

Christmas Messages from Family
Family is one of the best gifts life can bring you. And telling your family how much they mean to you through Christmas messages from family is a beautiful way to spread love and Christmas cheer.
- I’m so thankful that the saying Christmas is about the people you love really rings true when it comes to being together as a family. I know that every year will look a little different, but at least I’ll have you to always be there and share the Christmas season with. Merry Christmas!
- Every year I look forward to all of us getting together, wearing Santa hats, singing off-key, taking turns opening presents, and just being in each other’s company. The best present I get every year without fail is my beautiful family. I love you, and Merry Christmas!
- It’s time for celebration and cheer, and I can’t think of anyone in the world I’d rather celebrate with then with my wonderful, amazing, and fun family. Let the traditions roll and turn the Christmas playlist up! We’ve got an annual family Christmas party to live up to!
- All of my most precious and wholesome Christmas memories come from all of us gathering together and spreading the cheer with one another. For all of my Christmas loving days I’ll never forget the merry smile on your face, and the love you fill my heart with. Merry Christmas, I love you.
- Did somebody say, Merry Christmas?! Well, allow me to say it- MERRY CHRISTMAS to my FAVORITE family member! Don’t tell the others, or you’re not the favorite anymore!
- When I look around at all of the smiles and laughs that fill the room during Christmas, I truly know it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
- My world revolves around my fantastic family, and Christmas is no different! I’d rather have all our nonsense laughs, silly traditions, and delicious food then all the gifts in the world! Merry Christmas, I love you so much!
- A cheers to beloved family, closeness, abundance, and full hearts. May our memories keep growing richer in happiness, and every Christmas that follows glows from the love that radiates off each of us.
- A blessed Merry Christmas to you! Family is so important to me, it’s my favorite gift every year. And I am so especially grateful for you, dear [family member’s name]. Thank you for loving me unconditionally, always being there when I need a listening ear, and sharing this special time with me.
- Every time I walk through the doors of our family stomping grounds on Christmas Eve/Christmas day, I know I’m in for one of the best nights of the year. Fully belly laughs that would make Saint Nick himself blush! Merry Christmas, I’m so happy that we’re family.

Christmas Messages for a Boss
Everyone loves to receive some joy during the holidays, including the big guy. That’s right, these are Christmas messages for a Boss even if they might have made the naughty list this year!
- A jolly and merry Christmas to the best boss around. I’ll be sure to give Santa an anonymous tip that you’ve been working extra hard this year!
- Merry Christmas, Boss! I’ll be sure to save the rocking around the Christmas tree until we’re clocked out, but no promises that I’m not on the naughty list!
- Another year, another Christmas bonus am I right?! Okay, how about some grand ol Christmas cheer then, that’ll do just fine. Merry Christmas!
- Wishing you and your family a special and merriest Christmas this year. Thank you for all your hard work, now go enjoy some nice slowed down time off with your loved ones. You’ve more than earned it!
- Merry Christmas to the funniest and best boss I could have ever wished for on Christmas, what a holiday miracle it is! Let’s celebrate by clocking out early! No? That’s okay, still pretty great Christmas!
- The office really wouldn’t be the same without you, thanks for keeping this ship up and running in its best condition. Merry Christmas, boss!
- May your Christmas be merry, cheery, and lovely! Thank you for being a terrific boss, you’re the best. And Happy New Year!
- I can hardly believe it’s Christmas already, where does the time go?! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones boss, see ya next year! Just kidding, I’ll see you on Monday.
- I’ll bet if you were managing the North Pole you’d make sure all the presents were delivered well before the night was over, and Santa could get home early to Mrs. Claus. Just like you do for all us at work! Thanks for being a great boss. Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas to one heck of a boss and all their accomplishments! Every day I see you working hard, and you inspire me to do the same. Cheers to you, and Happy New Year!

Greeting for Christmas Messages
You’ve got an idea for the body of your Christmas card messages, but how about greeting for Christmas messages? We’ve got you covered, check out these Christmas card greetings!
- My Dearest [Friend/Family member/ Significant other] on this beautiful Christmas season,
- Dear fellow merry and jolly Christmas lover,
- Dearest joyful loved one,
- Spreading cheer to one Christmas lover from another,
- Dear loved one that I am so thankful for this Christmas,

You’ll have your cards decked for the halls with these cheery, holy, and funny Christmas messages on cards for all your friends, family, and people in your life! Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and spread some joy and kindness during the holiday season.