350 Best Christmas Wishes, Card Sayings, and Greetings

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than with heartfelt Christmas wishes?

Maybe you’re writing a card, sending a text, or posting on social media.

The perfect Christmas greeting can warm hearts and light up smiles. From classic phrases to modern twists, we’ve compiled 350 of the very best Christmas wishes, card sayings, and greetings to make your holiday season magical.

Classic Christmas Wishes

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When in doubt, stick with the classics. These timeless Christmas wishes are simple yet heartwarming and suitable for anyone on your list.

  1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
  2. Wishing you peace, joy, and love this holiday season.
  3. May your Christmas be merry and bright!
  4. Hoping your holiday season is filled with laughter and love.
  5. Sending warm wishes for a joyous Christmas.
  6. Wishing you the happiest of holidays!
  7. May the spirit of Christmas bring you happiness all year long.
  8. Here’s to a season of blessings and beautiful memories.
  9. Have yourself a merry little Christmas!
  10. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter.
  11. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
  12. Wishing you a magical Christmas filled with love.
  13. Hope your holidays are as special as you are.
  14. Sending holiday cheer your way!
  15. May your heart be light, your days merry, and your spirit bright.
  16. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
  17. Hoping Santa brings you everything you’ve wished for.
  18. Let the magic of Christmas fill your heart and home.
  19. Wishing you a season filled with warmth and wonder.
  20. May the joys of the season bring light to your life.
  21. Christmas blessings to you and your loved ones.
  22. Hope your holiday is filled with endless joy and good company.
  23. Wishing you peace, love, and happiness this Christmas.
  24. Merry Christmas! May your days be merry and bright.
  25. May the beauty of Christmas fill your heart with happiness.
  26. May this season bring you comfort, cheer, and peace.
  27. Wishing you the gift of happiness this Christmas.
  28. Have a holly, jolly Christmas!
  29. May the magic of the season stay with you all year long.
  30. Wishing you love, light, and laughter this Christmas.

Short Christmas Wishes

When you’re short on time (or space), these brief Christmas wishes pack a lot of cheer into just a few words.

Perfect for texts, gift tags, or quick notes.

  1. Merry and bright—just like you!
  2. Wishing you love and joy!
  3. Happy holidays to you!
  4. Cheers to a wonderful Christmas!
  5. Stay merry, stay bright!
  6. Have a magical holiday season!
  7. Hope your days are merry!
  8. Love, laughter, and holiday cheer!
  9. Wishing you the best Christmas ever!
  10. Peace, love, and blessings!
  11. Merry Christmas, my friend!
  12. Warm wishes this holiday season!
  13. May joy fill your home!
  14. Santa’s on the way—get ready!
  15. Let the celebrations begin!
  16. Cozy up and enjoy Christmas!
  17. Wishing you laughter and love!
  18. Have a holly, jolly day!
  19. Merry everything, happy always!
  20. May your heart be light!
  21. Joy to you this Christmas!
  22. Sending holiday hugs!
  23. Love from me to you!
  24. Magic is in the air—Merry Christmas!
  25. Bright lights and warm nights!
  26. Wishing you holiday magic!
  27. Stay cozy, stay happy!
  28. Hope you unwrap happiness!
  29. Have yourself a fabulous holiday!
  30. Best wishes for a joyful Christmas!

Family Christmas Wishes

Families make Christmas extra special, and these heartfelt wishes are tailored for your nearest and dearest.

  1. Merry Christmas to my wonderful family!
  2. Grateful to spend the holidays with you.
  3. Wishing my family the happiest Christmas!
  4. You’re the heart of my holiday season.
  5. Love to all of you this Christmas!
  6. Thanks for being my greatest gift.
  7. Family makes Christmas magical—love you!
  8. Wishing you love and laughter, family!
  9. May our holiday be full of joy!
  10. Here’s to making more holiday memories!
  11. Merry Christmas to my favorite people!
  12. So lucky to celebrate with you.
  13. Sending hugs to my amazing family!
  14. Love surrounds us this Christmas.
  15. Grateful for each of you this holiday.
  16. Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable.
  17. Cheers to a season of family fun!
  18. My holiday wish is for us to stay close.
  19. You’re all my Christmas blessings.
  20. Thanks for being the best family ever.
  21. Wishing us a magical holiday together!
  22. Family is everything—Merry Christmas!
  23. Sending warm wishes from my heart.
  24. The holidays mean more because of you.
  25. Merry Christmas, my dearest ones!
  26. Togetherness is the best gift of all.
  27. Love you to the North Pole and back!
  28. My family, my joy—Merry Christmas!
  29. You make every season brighter.
  30. Here’s to another wonderful Christmas as a family!

Child-Friendly Christmas Wishes

Keep the magic alive with these sweet and whimsical Christmas wishes just for kids!

  1. Merry Christmas, little one! Santa’s on his way!
  2. Hope your stocking is filled with fun surprises!
  3. Wishing you a magical Christmas full of wonder and joy.
  4. Ho, ho, ho—Merry Christmas to you!
  5. May your holiday be full of giggles and gifts!
  6. Wishing you all the candy canes your heart desires.
  7. Merry Christmas! Be sure to leave cookies for Santa!
  8. May your Christmas be filled with toys and treats galore.
  9. Wishing you sparkles, snowflakes, and sleigh rides!
  10. Hope Santa brings you everything on your list!
  11. Merry Christmas to the coolest kid I know!
  12. Wishing you all the magic of Christmas morning.
  13. May your holiday be full of snowmen and hot cocoa.
  14. Merry Christmas to my favorite little elf!
  15. Hope your Christmas is as bright as Rudolph’s nose!
  16. Wishing you the best holiday ever—filled with fun and laughter!
  17. Have a holly, jolly Christmas, kiddo!
  18. May your heart be as full as your Christmas stocking!
  19. Santa’s workshop must be busy with your gifts!
  20. Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy every single present!
  21. Wishing you a holiday as magical as you are.
  22. Keep being good—Santa’s watching! Merry Christmas!
  23. May your Christmas be filled with love, joy, and toys!
  24. Ho, ho, ho! Wishing you a holiday full of adventure.
  25. Wishing you candy canes, cookies, and Christmas cheer!
  26. Merry Christmas! Don’t forget to look for reindeer tracks.
  27. May you have snowball fights and endless fun this holiday.
  28. Hope your Christmas is brighter than a million twinkle lights!
  29. Wishing you a day of laughter, joy, and wrapping paper chaos!
  30. Merry Christmas, superstar! Keep shining!

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Funny Christmas Wishes

Inject some humor into your holiday greetings with these funny and witty Christmas wishes.

  1. Merry Christmas! Don’t eat too many cookies or you’ll scare Santa away.
  2. Ho, Ho, Ho! I hope your Christmas is as jolly as Santa himself.
  3. Happy Holidays! Let’s pretend we like each other until January.
  4. May your Christmas be filled with more food than your pants can handle.
  5. Santa saw your Instagram and said you’re getting coal.
  6. Merry Christmas! May your relatives leave before you run out of eggnog.
  7. Here’s to surviving the family dinner drama. Cheers!
  8. Wishing you a Christmas full of presents you don’t have to return.
  9. May your holiday season require zero trips to the mall.
  10. Santa called; he said you’re on the “nice-ish” list.
  11. Happy Holidays! May your credit card survive.
  12. Have a Christmas so merry that your neighbors complain about the lights.
  13. Wishing you enough patience for the in-laws and enough wine to survive them.
  14. Merry Christmas! Remember, calories don’t count during the holidays.
  15. May your Christmas be less stressful than untangling last year’s lights.
  16. Merry Christmas! Please don’t ask me to go caroling.
  17. May your holidays be filled with gifts you actually like.
  18. Wishing you the merriest Christmas and zero family feuds.
  19. May your home be as cozy as your holiday socks.
  20. Merry Christmas! Now let’s eat our weight in cookies.
  21. Wishing you a drama-free Christmas (fingers crossed).
  22. Merry Christmas! Let’s hope Santa forgets about that thing you did in July.
  23. May your tree be green, your lights untangled, and your mood jolly.
  24. Merry Christmas! Now, pass the eggnog.
  25. Wishing you more hugs and less stress this holiday season.
  26. May your Christmas dinner come with no judgment and extra dessert.
  27. Happy Holidays! Let’s hope Rudolph doesn’t lose his GPS again.
  28. Merry Christmas! May your ugly sweater win the contest.
  29. Wishing you a holiday season as cheerful as Mariah Carey on repeat.
  30. May your Christmas be filled with laughter and lots of naps.

Religious Christmas Wishes

For those who celebrate the spiritual meaning of Christmas, these religious wishes focus on faith, hope, and blessings.

  1. May the light of Christ fill your heart this Christmas.
  2. Wishing you a Christmas filled with the blessings of our Savior.
  3. Glory to God in the highest! Merry Christmas.
  4. May the peace of Christ be with you this holiday season.
  5. Rejoice! A Savior is born. Wishing you a blessed Christmas.
  6. May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas.
  7. Wishing you the joy and peace of God this Christmas season.
  8. Merry Christmas! Celebrate the reason for the season.
  9. May your faith be strengthened this Christmas and always.
  10. Let us rejoice in the birth of Jesus this holiday season.
  11. Wishing you a holy and blessed Christmas.
  12. Merry Christmas! May God’s love shine bright in your life.
  13. May the Lord fill your home with joy this Christmas.
  14. Celebrating the miracle of Christ’s birth with you.
  15. May your Christmas be filled with God’s grace and mercy.
  16. Merry Christmas! May you feel God’s presence in your heart.
  17. Wishing you the gift of faith this holiday season.
  18. Praise the Lord! A child is born. Merry Christmas.
  19. May the peace of God be with you now and always.
  20. Merry Christmas! Rejoice in His glory.
  21. Wishing you a Christmas filled with God’s blessings.
  22. May the birth of Christ bring joy to your heart this holiday.
  23. Glory to God in the highest! Merry Christmas.
  24. May the love of Christ guide you this Christmas and always.
  25. Merry Christmas! Trust in His promises and celebrate His love.
  26. May your heart be renewed by the joy of Christmas.
  27. Wishing you a season filled with the hope of Christ’s love.
  28. Merry Christmas! May God bless you and your family.
  29. Rejoice in the Lord! Wishing you a holy Christmas.
  30. May your faith bring you comfort and peace this Christmas.

Friendship Christmas Wishes

Let your friends know how much they mean to you with these warm and heartfelt Christmas wishes.

  1. Merry Christmas to my wonderful friend!
  2. Grateful to have a friend like you this holiday season.
  3. Wishing you all the joy and love of the season, my friend.
  4. Here’s to celebrating another Christmas together!
  5. Thank you for being the gift of friendship in my life.
  6. Wishing you laughter, love, and happiness this Christmas.
  7. You’re the sparkle in my holiday—Merry Christmas!
  8. Grateful for all the memories we’ve shared this year—happy holidays!
  9. Wishing my best friend the merriest Christmas ever!
  10. Your friendship is my favorite gift of all—Merry Christmas!
  11. Hope your Christmas is as amazing as our friendship.
  12. Wishing you peace, joy, and endless hot cocoa this holiday.
  13. You’re the true star of my Christmas, my friend.
  14. Thank you for making life brighter—Merry Christmas!
  15. Wishing you a holiday filled with warmth and good vibes.
  16. My Christmas wish? More adventures with you next year!
  17. Grateful for you now and always—Merry Christmas!
  18. Here’s to another season of laughter and joy, my friend.
  19. May your holidays be as sweet as our friendship.
  20. Wishing you all the holiday cheer you bring to others.
  21. Thank you for being my rock this year—Merry Christmas!
  22. Let’s make this Christmas as special as you are.
  23. Wishing you happiness and holiday magic, bestie!
  24. Hope your Christmas is filled with as much love as you give.
  25. You’re like family to me—Merry Christmas!
  26. May your holidays be filled with as much joy as you’ve brought me.
  27. Friends like you make Christmas unforgettable.
  28. Wishing you a season of cozy moments and cherished memories.
  29. Thanks for being the jingle to my bells—Merry Christmas!
  30. May our friendship continue to grow brighter each year—happy holidays!

Romantic Christmas Wishes

Whether you’re writing to a spouse, partner, or special someone, these romantic Christmas wishes will melt their heart.

  1. Merry Christmas to the love of my life!
  2. You’re my favorite Christmas gift of all time.
  3. Wishing you a holiday as sweet as your smile.
  4. You make every season brighter, especially Christmas.
  5. Merry Christmas, my love. You’re my everything.
  6. You’re the reason my Christmas feels so magical.
  7. Being with you makes my holidays complete.
  8. Merry Christmas to my one and only.
  9. Wishing you love and mistletoe kisses this Christmas.
  10. You’re the star on my Christmas tree.
  11. My Christmas wish came true when I found you.
  12. With you, every day feels like Christmas.
  13. Wishing you all my love this holiday season.
  14. You’re the only present I need this Christmas.
  15. My love for you is the best part of my Christmas.
  16. Merry Christmas, my darling. Let’s make memories to cherish.
  17. You light up my life like a Christmas tree.
  18. Wishing you cuddles, kisses, and Christmas magic.
  19. Merry Christmas! You’re my heart’s desire.
  20. You make my holiday season so much brighter.
  21. Wishing you love, joy, and all my heart this Christmas.
  22. Merry Christmas! Let’s make this our best one yet.
  23. With you by my side, every Christmas is perfect.
  24. You’re the magic in my Christmas.
  25. Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world.
  26. Merry Christmas to the one I adore.
  27. You’re my holiday miracle, now and forever.
  28. Let’s make this Christmas as special as our love.
  29. Wishing you a romantic and unforgettable holiday.
  30. My love, you’re the reason my heart is full this Christmas.

Inspirational Christmas Wishes

Need something motivational? These inspirational Christmas wishes are perfect for sending positivity and encouragement.

  1. May the hope of Christmas inspire you all year long.
  2. Wishing you strength and joy this holiday season.
  3. May the magic of Christmas fill your heart with hope.
  4. Remember, the best gifts are love, kindness, and gratitude.
  5. Merry Christmas! Let the season inspire you to greatness.
  6. May the miracle of Christmas remind you of life’s beauty.
  7. Wishing you the courage to chase your dreams this holiday season.
  8. Believe in the magic of Christmas and yourself.
  9. Merry Christmas! Here’s to a season of new beginnings.
  10. May your Christmas be a spark of light in the world.
  11. Let this Christmas remind you of all the good you bring.
  12. Wishing you the faith to carry you through the year.
  13. You’re a gift to everyone who knows you. Merry Christmas.
  14. Let this season inspire your heart and refresh your spirit.
  15. May Christmas remind you that nothing is impossible.
  16. Be the light this Christmas that brightens someone’s day.
  17. Merry Christmas! Keep shining like the star you are.
  18. Let the spirit of the season guide your way.
  19. Wishing you the confidence to make your dreams come true.
  20. Christmas is proof that miracles happen. Believe!
  21. May this holiday season inspire acts of kindness.
  22. Merry Christmas! Embrace the magic and spread joy.
  23. You have the power to create a beautiful future. Merry Christmas.
  24. Let Christmas remind you to appreciate the little things.
  25. Wishing you hope, joy, and inspiration this holiday season.
  26. May this season remind you how special you are.
  27. Merry Christmas! Dream big and stay hopeful.
  28. The best is yet to come. Merry Christmas!
  29. Let the miracle of Christmas renew your spirit.
  30. You are stronger than you know. Merry Christmas!

Pet Lover Christmas Wishes

Celebrate the furry (or feathered or scaly) friends in your life and those of your loved ones with these adorable Christmas wishes tailored for pet lovers.

  1. Wishing you and your fur babies a paw-some Christmas!
  2. May your home be filled with wagging tails and holiday cheer.
  3. Merry Christmas to you and your four-legged family members!
  4. Hope your Christmas is full of purrs, tail wags, and cozy cuddles.
  5. Santa Paws is coming to town—Merry Christmas!
  6. May your stockings be stuffed with treats and toys galore.
  7. Wishing you a holiday season as joyful as a puppy with a new toy.
  8. Merry Christmas! May your pets bring you extra love this season.
  9. May your Christmas be as playful as your pets!
  10. Hoping your holiday is full of warm snuggles and cold noses.
  11. Wishing you and your loyal companions a magical Christmas.
  12. May your home be filled with love, laughter, and paw prints this holiday.
  13. Merry Christmas! Give your pet an extra treat for me!
  14. Wishing you and your pets a cozy and tail-wagging holiday.
  15. May your holidays be as sweet as your favorite furry friend.
  16. Hope your Christmas is as exciting as a new squeaky toy!
  17. Wishing you a season filled with slobbery kisses and purring cuddles.
  18. Merry Christmas to you and your adorable fur crew!
  19. May Santa bring you and your pets all the joy in the world.
  20. Wishing you a season of happy tails and festive trails.
  21. May your Christmas be as loving as your pet’s hugs.
  22. Here’s to a holiday filled with meows, barks, and festive fun.
  23. Merry Christmas! Don’t forget to leave a treat for Santa Paws.
  24. Hoping your holiday is filled with furry cuddles and holiday snuggles.
  25. May your Christmas morning be full of joy—and wagging tails.
  26. Wishing you and your pet the merriest Christmas ever!
  27. Hope your holiday is paws-itively perfect!
  28. Merry Christmas! May your furry friends bring you endless smiles.
  29. Wishing you a joyful holiday season with your loyal companions.
  30. May your holidays be as delightful as a kitten chasing tinsel.

Professional Christmas Wishes

Need a polished message for colleagues, clients, or your boss?

These professional Christmas wishes strike the perfect balance between festive and formal.

  1. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a successful new year.
  2. Merry Christmas and warm wishes for a prosperous year ahead.
  3. Thank you for your support this year—happy holidays!
  4. Wishing you and your family joy and peace this Christmas.
  5. Happy holidays! May the season bring you relaxation and happiness.
  6. Thank you for being an integral part of our success—Merry Christmas!
  7. Sending you warm wishes and appreciation this holiday season.
  8. May your Christmas be filled with peace and your new year with prosperity.
  9. Wishing you a season of success, joy, and celebration.
  10. Merry Christmas! It’s been a pleasure working with you.
  11. Here’s to continued success and happiness in the year ahead—happy holidays!
  12. May this holiday season be as bright as your achievements this year.
  13. Wishing you all the best this Christmas and always.
  14. Thank you for your dedication—Merry Christmas!
  15. May your holiday season be relaxing and refreshing.
  16. Wishing you a joyous Christmas filled with warmth and light.
  17. Cheers to a holiday season full of gratitude and success.
  18. Hoping your Christmas is as bright as your future.
  19. Thank you for your collaboration this year—Merry Christmas!
  20. Wishing you peace and plenty this holiday season.
  21. Here’s to a joyful Christmas and a rewarding new year.
  22. May your holidays be merry and your new year prosperous.
  23. Warmest wishes for a fantastic holiday season.
  24. Thank you for being a valued part of our journey—happy holidays!
  25. May this Christmas bring you much happiness and a brighter year ahead.
  26. Wishing you peace, success, and holiday cheer.
  27. Happy holidays to you and your team!
  28. Sending gratitude and warm wishes your way this Christmas.
  29. Here’s to a season filled with goodwill and new opportunities.
  30. Wishing you continued success and a wonderful holiday season.

Final Thoughts: Christmas Wishes

There you have it—350 of the best Christmas wishes, card sayings, and greetings to cover every holiday sentiment you could need.

From heartfelt classics to cheeky humor, there’s something here for everyone. Share the joy, laughter, and love of Christmas with your friends, family, and loved ones this season.

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