33 Short Christmas Card Messages

Fa-la-la-la-la! It’s that time of the year again – Christmas is coming! Our favorite holiday tradition is sending an annual Christmas card. In this time of digital everything, there’s something so special about having a mailbox stuffed with real paper cards, right?

All you need to create a great holiday card is two things – a great photo (or many, if that’s your style!), and a festive greeting. If you’re stuck on what to write, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here with the best Christmas card messages, no matter what your style is.

Featured Christmas card: Letter Ledges

Your Vibe: Cheer and Joy

Are you bursting with holiday cheer? Sending a cheerful Christmas card is a classic choice that’ll bring a smile to each recipient. These joy-filled holiday card greetings are brimming with happy vibes and extra cheer!

1. Wishing You Laughter and Love this Holiday Season! xoxo, Vixay, Marla and Frankie 

2. Sending Christmas Cheer from the Harrison Family 

3. Merry, Happy and Joyful Wishes! Ben, Emma, Max and Harrison

4. All the Joy from the Williams’ Family 

5. We’re Laughing All The Way! Love, the Carlson Crew 

6. May Your Days Be Merry and Bright! With love, the Dell Family 

7. Merry Everything, Happy Always! xoxo, Benjamin, Pauline, Ethan, Evan and Elijah

8. May Your Holidays Sparkle and Shine! Love, the Williams’ 

Featured Christmas card: Lots of Laughter

Your Vibe: The Reason for the Season

Sending a religious Christmas card is a lovely way to celebrate the season. Create a card with a faith-filled greeting that conveys your love for Christ and family.

9. Christmas Blessings from the Browne Family 

10. Joy to the World, the Lord has Come! Blessings, the Fox Family 

11. Glory to the Newborn King! With Joy, the Hart Family

12. God is Good, All the Time. Love, Emma, Brandi, Evangeline, Josiah and Jane 

13. Let Heaven and Nature Sing! Greg and Marlys

14. Glory to God! With Love, Josh, Sarah, Dixie, Fawn and Porter

Featured Christmas card: Adore

Your Vibe: Simple and Sweet 

Sometimes, you just wanna keep it short and sweet! These simple Christmas card messages are perfect if you want to stick to a basic Christmas card greeting.

15. Love and Joy this Holiday Season! From, the Swift Family

16. Warm and Cozy Wishes! xo, Gabriel, Hank and Emily

17. From Our Family to Yours This Christmas Season – the Kjals

18. Tidings of Joy! Love, Henry & Frank

19. A Holiday Hello from the Gens Family! 

Featured Christmas card: Bright Spirits

Your Vibe: Classic Christmas

When it comes to Christmas, there’s nothing like traditional. These classic Christmas card messages are perfect when you’re searching for a greeting that sums up the spirit of the season.

20. With Peace & Joy, Frank and Harriett

21. Holiday Wishes from Our Home to Yours. Love, the Daim Family

22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas! The Eggert Family 

23. Wishing Your Happiness This Holiday! Love, Bernard and Philip 

24. It’s a Wonderful Life! With Joy and Love, the Thompson Family

25. Christmas Blessing from Our Family to Yours, John, Petra and Jonah 

26. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas! Angie, Justin, Brandon and Sofia 

Featured Christmas card: Wonderful Life 

Your Vibe: A Little Humor

This year, gift your loved ones a good laugh by sending a funny Christmas card. These cards are especially fun for families who are busy with wild little ones. The best funny Christmas card sayings are equal parts funny and sweet. Here are our very favorites:

27. Our Hearts Are Full (And So Are Our Hands!). xoxo, Meg, Daniel, Maximus and Dash 

28. We’re Dreaming of a Quiet Christmas! Love, Hannah, William, Wilder, Hart, Summer and Samuel 

29. Merry Vibes Only! Love, Grace, Meena and Zachary

30. All is Not Calm but All is Still Bright! Cheers, the Evans Family

31. Merry Elfin’ Christmas! Joe, Vicki, Avery and Maddie

32. We’re Festive AF! The Simmons Family 

33. A Little Crazy. A Little Loud. A Lotta Love! xo, Sara, Pete, Frances and Copper

Featured Christmas card: All is Still Bright

That’s it – the best short and sweet Christmas card greetings. Now, if you’re looking for to write a longer annual recap, we also have great advice on how to write a Christmas letter that’s genuine and fun too!

Happy holidays, all!