What to write in a Holiday Card

Make it personal

Need ideas for what to write or print in your Christmas and Holiday Cards? We've got you covered with examples of heartfelt words for everyone from family and friends to colleagues below. Use them for inspiration when writing a custom message for someone special or copy and paste them onto the product page when placing your custom greeting card order for printing.

Friends & Family

Wishing you a world of peace, prosperity, happiness and thanks during this glorious season. Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. 

This season, wishing you all that’s joyful, memorable, and heartwarming about this special time of year.

May your days be Merry & Bright and your holiday season be filled with love and joy!

Happy Holidays. We hope this year has brought everything you wished for, and that your next year will shine even brighter.

May your Christmas be filled with the magic and splendor of the holiday season. Merry Christmas

I’m so grateful that we’ve stayed close as we’ve grown older. Christmas just isn’t the same without you here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

May the peace and beauty of the Christmas Season last throughout the year.

Thank you for making this year so filled with joy. I’m/We're looking forward to making more Holiday memories that we’ll treasure forever.

May the love and warmth that is all around us at Christmas time fill your heart with joy and shed radiance over the year that lies ahead.

Wishing you and yours all the greatest gifts of Christmas!

Happy Holidays! I/We can’t wait to see you on Christmas Eve and to spend the whole day eating too much, playing games, catching up and falling asleep on the sofa.

For your Son, Daughter, Grandson or Granddaughter

Happy Holidays! We’re very proud of everything you’ve achieved this year, and we hope that the upcoming year brings you health, happiness and plenty of laughter.

Happy Holidays. We hope this year has brought everything you wished for, and that your next year will shine even brighter.

For a Parent or Grandparent

Thank you for always being by my side and for making this year so filled with joy. Words can't express how lucky I am to have you. Cheers to making more Holiday memories that we’ll treasure forever.

Girlfriend / Wife / Boyfriend / Husband / Loved One / Partner

Happy Holidays to my favorite person. Your love is the best gift I could ask for. I’m so excited about what next year has in store for us.

This season is always a lot sweeter with you by my side. Here’s to many more years of celebrating together. Happy Holidays my love.

Happy Holidays to my best friend in the world. I’m excited to spend another Christmas together and I’m looking forward to bringing in the new year by your side.

Spiritual & Religious

When pausing to think about all the ways we’ve been blessed this year, it’s people like you who keep coming to mind. Have a Wonderful Christmas

Rejoice! May the Blessings of Christmas be yours throughout the New Year.

For a Teacher

Thank you for everything you’ve taught me this year and for everything you do. I hope you have a lovely break and a happy new year.

Client / Supplier / Colleague

Season's Greetings! Wishing you a wonderful holiday and a well-deserved break. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I look forward to great things in the New Year.

Happy Holidays. We’re so glad that you’re a part of the extended team and we look forward to working together again next year.

For an Employee or Student

You’re such an important part of the team and we’re lucky to have you. Thanks for all your hard work this year, I hope you enjoy your time off and have a wonderful holiday.

For a Boss

Happy Holidays to you and your family. Thank you for all the opportunities and support you’ve given me this year. I’m very grateful to be part of such an incredible team. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.