Whether you’re an organised Christmas card sender, or rushing to the post office last-minute, our suggestions of the best Christmas messages and quotes will add an extra-special touch to your cards this year.
We’ve got thoughtful Christmas card messages for mum, dad and the in-laws, sweet notes for partners and funny Christmas card messages that are sure to delight the receiver. We’ve also picked the best Christmas card quotes from festive movies and books.
Read on for inspiration and elevate your Christmas cards this year.
Christmas card messages
I hope your Christmas is filled with joy!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.
Have a holly, jolly Christmas!
May your Christmas be filled with happiness. Tis’ the season to be jolly, after all!
Christmas card messages for mum
Mum, thank you for always making Christmas so special!
Merry Christmas mum! Wishing you a wonderful festive season.
May your Christmas be filled with all the happiness you deserve, mum!
Mum, wishing you a Christmas as wonderful as you are!
Christmas card messages for dad
Happy Christmas Dad! Lucky to spend it with you this year.
Looking forward to our Christmas traditions, Dad. Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a Christmas as special as you are.
Thanks for making Christmas so special, Dad.
Christmas card messages for your partner
Merry Christmas to the love of my life!
May your Christmas be as special as you.
Happy Christmas! I feel so grateful to spend it with you every year.
Thank you for filling every Christmas with so much joy!
Christmas card messages for your in-laws
Merry Christmas to my wonderful in-laws!
Wishing you a Christmas as wonderful as you both are.
To my amazing in-laws, thank you for always making me feel so welcome, especially on Christmas day.
Merry Christmas, I look forward to creating many more Christmas traditions together.
Funny Christmas card messages
“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” — Victor Borge
“Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.” — Kevin McCallister, Home Alone 2
“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” — Buddy, Elf
“There are four stages in life: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus.” – Unknown
Christmas card quotes from movies
“Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” – The Polar Express
“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Elf
Christmas card quotes from books
“Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday. That’s my favorite kind.” – Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
“At Christmas, all roads lead home.” – Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor
