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Christmas card messages for everyone on your list

The stack of blank cards is waiting and the pen is out. Here are wishes to fill them, from faith-filled blessings to simple warm greetings to a few lines that should get a laugh.

Religious Christmas wishes and blessings

“May the peace of Christ fill your home this Christmas and stay with you all year.”

“Rejoicing with you in the birth of our Savior. Merry Christmas and God bless.”

““Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace” (Luke 2:14). Wishing you that peace this season.”

“Praying that the light of the manger shines on every room of your house this Christmas.”

“May the love that came down at Christmas meet you in every quiet moment this year.”

“We're thankful for you and for the gift of Christ's birth. Have a blessed Christmas.”

“May your Christmas be full of hope, the kind that started in a small stable in Bethlehem.”

Warm non-religious holiday greetings

“Wishing you cozy evenings, good food and people you love around the table.”

“Happy holidays! May your days be slow, your cocoa hot and your phone quiet.”

“Here's to twinkly lights, long naps and a fresh start in the new year.”

“Thinking of you this season and hoping it brings you rest and plenty of laughter.”

“Season's greetings from our house to yours. We're grateful you're in our lives.”

“May the year ahead be kind to you, and may the leftovers last until Tuesday.”

“Warm wishes for a peaceful holiday and a happy, healthy new year.”

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Funny Christmas card lines

“Merry Christmas! We tried to take a nice family photo. This card is what you get instead.”

“Wishing you a Christmas where the cookies outnumber the worries.”

“Our tree is up, the cat has already knocked it over twice. Happy holidays from all three of us and the tree.”

“May your Wi-Fi be strong and your relatives' questions be few.”

“Santa says you've been mostly good. We're not asking about the rest.”

“Merry Christmas! Remember: the gift receipt is in the box.”

“Merry Christmas from the family that still hasn't untangled last year's lights.”

For coworkers, clients and neighbors

“Thank you for a great year of working together. Wishing you a relaxing holiday.”

“Happy holidays to the best team I could ask for. Enjoy the break, you've earned it.”

“With thanks for your support this year, and best wishes for the season.”

“Merry Christmas, neighbor! Thanks for watching the house and returning our dog every time he escapes.”

“Wishing you and your family a calm holiday and a bright new year.”

For family and friends who are far away

“We'll set a place for you in our thoughts at dinner. Merry Christmas from across the miles.”

“It's not the same without you here. Call us when you wake up, whatever time it is.”

“Sending you all the warmth of our kitchen, minus the burnt rolls. Love you, miss you.”

“Different time zones, same family. Merry Christmas to our favorite traveler.”

“The tree is up and your ornament is in the front, where it always goes. Merry Christmas, wherever you are.”

Christmas card etiquette that saves time

Match the message to belief. If you aren't sure whether someone celebrates Christmas or is religious, a “happy holidays” or “season's greetings” card is a safe and kind choice.
Write one personal line. Even on a pre-printed card, add a sentence by hand: “Loved seeing you at the lake in June.”
Sign with everyone's names. For family cards, list the kids and pets. People enjoy seeing who's in the house.
Mail early for abroad. International post can be slow in December. If time is short, send a message or a link instead.
Skip the group update if it's long. A one-page family letter is welcome. Three pages about the kitchen remodel, less so.

A Christmas letter that appears after a painting

Your Christmas message can also be the last scene of an artmoovik. In the ready-made “The Dog Ate Christmas”, a painting forms stroke by stroke to its own Christmas song, and your words appear once it's done. You add the names and your letter and get the private link right away. Or order one made from your family's story, with a song whose words and music are made with AI. It works for relatives abroad, since nothing is mailed.

Ready letters you can use

Paste one under the film as it is, or change every word — the letter appears at the end of the artmoovik, after the last stroke.

“Merry Christmas! This year went by so fast, and somewhere in the middle of it we realized how lucky we are to have you. Thank you for the calls, the visits and the casserole you brought when we were sick. We hope your holidays are warm and slow, and that the new year brings you good things.”

“Wishing you a blessed Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we're thinking of you and thanking God for your friendship. May this season bring you peace in your heart, joy in your home and hope for every day of the coming year. With love from all of us.”

“Happy holidays from our noisy house to yours! The kids are counting sleeps, the dog has eaten one ornament, and the cookies are mostly gone. We miss you and wish you were here. Have a cozy, happy season, and let's make sure we see each other in the new year.”

Questions

What do you write in a Christmas card? A greeting, a short personal line and a sign-off. For example: “Merry Christmas! We loved seeing you this summer. Wishing you a peaceful new year. Love, the Garcias.”

What is a non-religious Christmas card message? Try “Wishing you cozy evenings and a happy new year” or “Season's greetings and warm wishes from our house to yours.”

What should I write in a Christmas card for a coworker? Keep it friendly and simple: thank them for the year and wish them a restful break. Avoid inside jokes others won't get.

Can I send a Christmas message to someone abroad without mailing it? Yes. An artmoovik arrives as a private link, so it opens on time in any country. You can save the final frame as an image if they'd like to print it.

What does a Christmas artmoovik cost? “The Dog Ate Christmas” from the gallery is $35. A piece made from your own story is $25. For now we can only take payment in USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20).

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