What to write in a Christmas card
Pick who it's for and how it should feel. Choose a message, make it yours, then copy it into your card or save it as a handwritten card picture.
Dear You: Daily Letters
Liked writing that? Dear You is a private journal of letters: open a kind letter for today, write back, and seal letters for your future self to open on a date you choose.
How to write a Christmas card people keep
Start with the greeting ("Merry Christmas!" or "Happy holidays!"). Add one specific line about them or your year together: the trip, the new baby, the help they gave you. That single detail is what turns a card into a keepsake. End with a wish for the year ahead and a sign-off that fits how close you are.
Sign-offs that fit
Close family and partners: All my love, Love always. Friends: Lots of love, Cheers, Hugs. Coworkers and clients: Warm wishes, Best wishes, Kind regards. When in doubt, Warmly works for almost anyone.
Questions
What do you write in a Christmas card?
A greeting, one personal line and a sign-off. For example: "Merry Christmas! Thank you for always being there this year. Love, Sam." The personal line is what makes a card feel special, so mention something specific you shared this year.
What do you write in a Christmas card to a coworker?
Keep it warm and professional: thank them for something specific, wish them a restful break and a good new year. Avoid jokes that could be misread, and use "Season's greetings" or "Happy holidays" if you're not sure they celebrate Christmas.
How do you sign a Christmas card?
"Love," "With love," "Warmly," and "All the best," all work. For family and close friends, "Love always" or "Lots of love" feels personal; for work, "Warm wishes" or "Best wishes" is safest.
What should I write to someone who is grieving at Christmas?
Acknowledge that the season may be hard, tell them you're thinking of them, and offer something concrete like a call or a visit. Skip "Merry". Choose "Someone having a hard year" above for gentle examples.
Can I make a card image to send by text?
Yes. Pick a message, add their name and yours, then press Download card to save a handwritten-style card picture you can text, email or post.
When should I send Christmas cards?
In the US, aim to mail cards by mid-December. In 2026, December 25 is a Friday, so mailing by about December 15 gives most cards time to arrive. Digital cards can go out any time up to Christmas morning.