40 of the Best “Merry Christmas!” Wishes

Christmas is the perfect time of year to celebrate family, joy and coming together. It’s a time to be merry and indulge in plenty of food and drink to keep warm during the cold winter. But whether you’re planning on spending the holidays together or apart, you’ll likely want to craft the best “Merry Christmas!” wishes to write in your Christmas cards.

While it can be a challenge to come up with a way to express all your festive yuletide happiness, the good news is that the best Christmas greeting to write in your card is out there, just waiting for you to discover it.  

 It’s never easy to put your feelings into so few words, but these short and sweet Christmas messages will help your Christmas be bright and filled with warmth and love. Not only for those who receive your personalized Christmas greeting cards, but for you as well.


1. This Christmas, you’re the best gift I could ask for.

2. Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small.

3. Wishing you nothing but the best this holiday season.

4. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter!

5. Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.  

6. “We clap hands and welcome the peace of Christmas. We beckon this good season to wait a while with us.” – Maya Angelou

7. May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.

8. Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright!

9. For you at Christmas time: A wish for happiness, warmth, and love.

10. May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.

11. “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: Loving others.” – Bob Hope

12. Merry Christmas, and may your Christmas be white!

13. Wishing you peace, joy, and unconditional love at Christmas and always.  

14. It’s people like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you!

15. Please note: Christmas is canceled. Apparently, you told Santa you’ve been good this year and he died of laughter.

16. It’s not what’s under the tree that matters most, it’s who’s around it. Every year, I’m so grateful to have you.

17. Thinking of you this season and wishing you a joyful holiday.

18. Cheers to eggnog by the fire, warm holiday memories, and you.

19. My love for you shines brighter than the lights on the tree.

20. “May this season find you among those you love, sharing in the twin glories of generosity and gratitude.” – Oprah Winfrey  

21. Have a magical holiday season!

22. Christmas is magical because we’re together.

23. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill

24. Forget the mistletoe—you can kiss me any time you like!

25. You’re my favorite Christmas present this year.

26. Every Christmas is merrier because you’re a part of it, my friend.

27. Peace, good will, and happiness for you this Christmas and every other!

28. You’re the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year.

29. Christmas is full of miracles, and you’re proof of that.

30. “Christmas is forever—not just for one day. For loving, sharing, and giving are not to put away.” – Norman Wesley Brooks

31. ‘This the season to be jolly, and I hope you have the opportunity every day!

32. I hope Santa is good to you this year!

33. I hope you have a cozy Christmas that chases the chill of winter away.

34. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. May peace, love, prosperity follow you always.

35. Joy and blessings, from our family to yours, this Christmas and every day.

36. “In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts, we find its meaning.” – Leland Thomas

37. Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

38. To a joyful present and a well-remembered past! We raise a glass to you this Christmas and extend best wishes for the season.

39. You always made Christmas a special time for me. Now, I hope you can feel my love and gratitude. Sending you my warmest wishes and blessings.

40. Wishing you a relaxing and stress-free holiday.

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