Christmas Notes: What to Write in a Christmas Card

Christmas cards are one of the last great letter-writing traditions. A handwritten-style note — whether wishing a Merry Christmas, thanking someone for a present, or greeting clients — stands out among printed cards and quick messages.

Choose a template, pick the Christmas classic or Winter snow style, add a tree, holly, snowflakes or a snowman, and download your note.

OccasionMessage template

Click the page to edit the message. Replace the [bracketed] words with your own.

Message ideas

Click in the note where you want the text, then pick a message to insert it.

Page style

The first 4 styles suit this occasion.

Page size

Downloads use this exact size (127 × 177.8 mm).

Handwriting

Use my own handwriting

and print it.
Write the sample lines with a dark pen.
Take a flat, well-lit photo and upload it.

Joined-up cursive? Use the grid template instead.

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Ink colour (whole note)

Custom

Text size100%

Line spacing1.45

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Includes your text, page style and elements at the selected size.

Quality

Transparent background (Image only) — removes the paper and the style's decorations; your text, elements and signature stay.

Print as a folded card

A 2-page PDF: a cover on the front and your note inside. Print double-sided (flip on short edge), then fold in half.

Cover text

No double-sided printer? Print page 1, put the sheet back in face down with the same top edge, then print page 2.

One note per person (batch)

Write [Name] in your note where the name goes, then list the names below — one per line (up to 50).

Your note has no [Name] yet — add it where each name should appear.

Click the page and start writing

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How to write a christmas note

Add a personal line about the year or a shared memory.
For gift thank-yous, name the present and how you will enjoy it.
For clients, a neutral "Season's greetings" works for everyone.
Sign from the whole family if you are sending one card.
Red and green ink work well on the Christmas classic style.

What to write in a Christmas card

For family

“Merry Christmas to our wonderful family! Here is to cosy nights, full plates and time together.”

For friends

“Merry Christmas! Thank you for making this year brighter. Cannot wait to catch up over mince pies.”

For coworkers

“Merry Christmas! It has been a pleasure working with you this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break.”

For your boss

“Thank you for your support this year. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas.”

For clients

“Season's greetings and thank you for your partnership this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday.”

For someone grieving

“Thinking of you this Christmas and sending love. I know this season is hard — I am here for you.”

For Mum

“Merry Christmas, Mum! Thank you for making every Christmas magical.”

Religious

“Wishing you the peace and joy of Christ this Christmas and throughout the New Year.”

For a partner

“My favourite Christmas present is you. Merry Christmas, my love.”

Funny

“Merry Christmas! I asked Santa for you to have a great year — he said you are already on the nice list.”

Short christmas messages

Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season.
Peace, love and joy this Christmas.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Warm wishes for the holidays.

Copy any of these onto the note above, then make it personal with a name or a shared memory.

Christmas note templates

Each of these is available as a template in the editor above — pick it from the Message template menu and edit it on the page.

Merry Christmas

Dear [Name], Merry Christmas! Wishing you a season full of warmth, laughter and time with the people you love. Thank you for making this year brighter. With love, [Your Name]

Thank you for a Christmas gift

Dear [Name], Thank you so much for the lovely [gift]. It was such a thoughtful present, and it made our Christmas morning extra special. With love and thanks, [Your Name]

For clients and colleagues

Dear [Name], Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for your support and partnership this year. Season's greetings, [Your Name]

When to send Christmas notes

Post Christmas cards in early to mid-December so they arrive before 25 December. Thank-you notes for Christmas gifts are best sent in the first weeks of January.

How to make your note

Pick a message template, then click the page and replace the [bracketed] words.
Format any words with bold, underline, size, colour or alignment using the bar above the page.
Choose a page style, page size and handwriting font in the Style tab.
Open Add elements to place decorations — drag to move, drag the corner to resize, × to delete.
Download your note as a PDF, image or Word file.

Write your christmas note

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a Christmas card?

Wish them a Merry Christmas, add a personal line about the year, and wish them a happy New Year.

What do I write to thank someone for a Christmas gift?

Thank them for the gift, name it, say how you will use or enjoy it, and wish them a happy New Year.

What is a professional Christmas message?

"Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for your partnership this year."

When should I post Christmas cards?

Early to mid-December, earlier for international post.

Which elements suit a Christmas note?

Christmas tree, snowflakes, gift box, bauble, candy cane, holly, snowman, Santa hat and bell.

Can I make a Christmas card for Instagram?

Yes. Choose Square or Story size and download the image.

What do you write in a Christmas card for someone who is grieving?

Acknowledge that the season can be hard and offer support: "Thinking of you this Christmas and sending love. I am here for you."

More handwritten notes

Each occasion has its own message templates, page styles and decorations.