The countdown to Christmas has started! Are you looking for joyful Christmas wishes for your holiday cards this year? Whether you need funny wishes to make people laugh or kind words to show sympathy, we have the best ideas for your Christmas cards.

Writing a Christmas card can be hard, especially if you're not sure what to say. Start with a short and sweet greeting to spread some love. You can say something simple like "Merry Christmas!" or something longer, like "I hope your Christmas is filled with joy this year."

To help you get ready for the holiday season, here are some great Christmas wishes and greetings to use this year. Check them out below!

Classic Christmas Card Wishes

1. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
2. Tis' the season to be jolly!
3. Wishing you and your family health, happiness, peace, and prosperity this Christmas and in the New Year.
4. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter.
5. I hope your Christmas is filled with joy this year.
6. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
7. The best gift this year is spending time together.
8. Merry Christmas! Enjoy the beauty and true meaning of the season.
9. Wishing you a merry and bright Christmas! Have a safe and relaxing holiday.
10. Happy Holidays! I hope all your Christmas wishes come true.
11. Merry Christmas! Best wishes for 2025.
12. May the peace and joy of Christmas be with you today and throughout the New Year.
13. I hope the Christmas season brings happiness and joy to you and your family.
14. Have a holly, jolly Christmas!
15. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with joy and peace.

Funny Christmas Card Wishes

1. Merry Christmas! May your happiness be big and your bills be small.
2. Yule always be my favorite.
3. Happy holidays! Hope you like the present I bought for you.
4. It’s the most wine-derful time of the year.
5. I would say all I want for Christmas is YOU, but I’d also love a new credit card!
6. That warm feeling isn't just the Christmas spirit; I think you left the oven on.
7. Christmas is a Claus for celebration!
8. Merry Christmas! I thought so much about your gift that now it's too late to get it.
9. Christmas is mostly for kids, but we adults can enjoy it too—until the credit card bills arrive!
10. Eat. Drink. Be Merry. Have a wonderful Christmas.
11. I hope your smiles are as big as your credit card bill this Christmas!
12. May all your lights work this season. I hope your Christmas is bright!
13. Happy Christmas! Hope you love the present I got for you.

Romantic Christmas Card Wishes

1. Merry Christmas! I’m so grateful to have you in my life.
2. The only thing I love more than Christmas is you.
3. Forget the mistletoe; you can kiss me anytime!
4. You make me smile and happy. I love you.
5. Christmas is special because we’re together.
6. I wouldn’t want to spend Christmas with anyone else.
7. If I only had one mince pie, I’d give it to you.
8. You’re the partridge to my pear tree.
9. You make Christmas so much more beautiful just by being here.
10. Baby, it's cold outside... let’s snuggle.
11. Your love is the best Christmas gift ever.
12. Mariah said it best: All I want for Christmas is you!
13. You’re still at the top of my wish list.

Christian Christmas Card Wishes

1. Merry Christmas! May God bless you and your family with peace and joy this year.
2. Glory to the newborn King!
3. Jesus is the reason for the season.
4. May the bright lights of Christmas bring you happiness, and may Jesus bless you.
5. Merry Christmas! May God’s love be with you.
6. Merry Christmas! May God guide and protect you.
7. May the joy of Jesus’ birth fill your home. Have a sweet Christmas!
8. May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart.
9. May the love of Christ and the warmth of this holy season be with you.
10. Hosanna in the highest! Wishing you God’s faithfulness this coming year. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Wishes for Distant Loved Ones

1. I wish you were here with me to make this Christmas special like always.
2. Missing you more during this joyful time of year.
3. We may not be together on Christmas morning, but you’re in my heart.
4. I’ll miss being together for Christmas this year.
5. We may be far apart, but our love unites us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
6. I may not be there to hug you, but I’m sending my warm wishes.
7. Sending warm wishes to my family this Christmas. Missing you all!
8. Even though I’m not home for Christmas, I send my wishes for peace and joy.
9. I’m far away today, but I think of you all on this special day. Merry Christmas!
10. We may be apart, but we are together in our hearts. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Wishes for Anyone Grieving

1. We are thinking of you during this Christmas season and the hope it brings.
2. May the promise of Christmas fill your heart with comfort and peace.
3. I’m sending you love during this hard time.
4. This might not be your best holiday, but I’m thinking of you and wishing you a great New Year.
5. We know this year might be tough for you. Wishing you strength and peace.
6. May God’s love lift you this season. My prayers are with you.
7. We’re here to support you if you need help this holiday.
8. Sending strength, love, and peace. I hope you feel surrounded by love.
9. You’re in my thoughts. Sending lots of love.
10. Sending love to your family. May you feel the comfort of hope and faith this Christmas.

Merry Christmas Wishes for Co-Workers

1. May your holidays be filled with joy! Enjoy your time with friends and family. Best wishes!
2. May this festive season bring you success! Merry Christmas!
3. Thank you for all your hard work this year! Have a relaxing Christmas.
4. Wishing you happiness this holiday season! Merry Christmas from all of us.
5. May your holidays be happy and cheerful!
6. Thank you for everything! Wishing you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
7. We made it through the year...almost!
8. Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!
9. Put your feet up—you deserve it!
10. Thank you for your support. You’re a great colleague.

Merry Christmas Wishes for Siblings

1. To my wonderful sister, I wish you a happy Christmas and a joyful New Year.
2. Merry Christmas, sister! The memories we've shared bring me happiness. I love you lots.
3. For my precious sister, Merry Christmas! I wish you a day filled with smiles and laughter. Hope to see you soon.
4. You make the holidays so much more fun! Merry Christmas, sister!
5. Having you in our family makes life cooler. Thanks, brother! Merry Christmas!
6. I love having you as my brother! Thanks for the fun times. Wishing you a relaxed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
7. I think of you both and smile. I love my brother and sister-in-law! Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
8. May your Christmas bring you joy and wonderful things!
9. Wishing you peace, good health, and happiness this year. Thanks for being the best siblings!
10. Merry Christmas to my brother and sister-in-law. Hope you have a great time celebrating!

Merry Christmas Wishes for Your Boss

1. Merry Christmas from all of us! Here’s to more success in the New Year.
2. Thank you for your great leadership this year. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Excited for what 2024 will bring!
3. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to a great boss! Working for you has been a joy.
4. Merry Christmas, boss! Enjoy your time off, and hope you don't have too much work waiting for you!
5. Hope you have a relaxing Christmas surrounded by friends and family. You deserve it!