CHRISTMAS CARDS

Master the Art of Writing

There’s nothing we love more than getting Christmas cards in the post, but when it comes time to draft our own cards, deciding what to write can be hard, even for the people we love the most. Just remember, you don’t have to write a novel. Whoever gets your season’s greeting will be so pleased you thought of them, a simple message wishing them well will make them smile.

When working out the perfect Christmas card message, think about the person you’re writing to and try to personalise it. Let them know they’re getting something straight from you and not as part of an obligatory mass mailing list. Would they appreciate some holidaythemed humour or something a bit more heartfelt? Choose a suitable card then take a look at our list of messages to see if something fits. If not, they are sure to give you the inspiration to write your own.

HEARTFELT MESSAGES

• Feeling incredibly blessed to have you in my life this holiday season. Wishing all the best to you and your family.

• The holidays are extra magical this year because I get to spend them with you.

• Holidays like Christmas remind me what I’m grateful for: you.

• Having you in my life is the best

Christmas present I could ever ask for.

• I know this past year has been tough, but I hope this holiday season brings you joy and happiness. All the best in the New Year. You deserve it!

• So lucky to be spending another Christmas with you.

• May your holidays be filled with as much joy and laughter as you’ve given me.

• You light up my life like a Christmas tree. So lucky to have you in my life!

FUNNY CHRISTMAS CARD MESSAGES

• Because I definitely won’t be organised enough to get even more cards out in the New Year: Happy holidays. (That covers all the ones from now until Easter.)

• The true gift of Christmas is the time we spend together. (That’s why I didn’t get you anything else.)

• Here’s hoping you survive the holiday season with your sanity and bank account intact. Merry Christmas.

• Since I’m pretty sure you’re not getting anything from Santa this year, I thought I’d send you this so you’d have something to open.

• Just to show I care I went to a real post office and bought actual stamps to send you something old fashioned: real mail.

• Marjorie Holmes once said, “At Christmas, all roads lead home.” I wonder how much Mum paid her to say that.

• Eat, drink and be merry – in moderation. Happy holidays!

• At this time of year, we so often are reminded of what’s truly important: home cooking.

WHAT TO WRITE IN A CHRISTMAS CARD FOR YOUR COLLEAGUES

• Enjoy some well-deserved time off – looking forward to working with you more in the New Year!

• Thank you for all you’ve done this year. Enjoy your holiday break!

• Wishing all the best to you and your family this holiday season. See you in the New Year.

• Thanks for the great year! Hoping you have a great holiday season.

• See you at the Christmas party for HR-approved merriness!

• Thank you for all your hard work this year!

• You’ve done such a great job this year. Enjoy your holiday!

CHRISTMAS CARD QUOTES

• “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

• “My idea of Christmas, whether oldfashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.” BOB HOPE

• “We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” LAURA INGALLS WILDER

• “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” WINSTON CHURCHILL

• “I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.” HARLAN MILLER

• “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” JANICE MAEDITERE

GENERAL CHRISTMAS CARD MESSAGES

• Merry Christmas! Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season and a wonderful New Year.

• May your holidays be filled with warmth and laughter.

• From our family to yours, wishing you a truly Merry Christmas.

• Happy holidays! Wishing you joy and laughter this Christmas, and all through the New Year.

• Hoping all your Christmas wishes come true.

• May you have joy, laughter, and the makings of wonderful memories this holiday season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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