Christmas card season is already here and you’re probably looking for just the right message to include, so we have put together a list of all the best merry Christmas messages for cards for you to use. And if you’re looking for happy New Year or short happy holiday messages for cards, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Merry Christmas Messages for Cards
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“Get carried away in the joy & wonder this time of year brings. Merry Christmas & Happiness in the New Year!”
“May this Christmas be the brightest, most beautiful Christmas of your life.”
“Wishing you a fun filled and merry Christmas.”
“Thinking warmly of each of you and wishing your family an extra measure of comfort, joy and hope this Christmas.”
“You always made Christmas a special time for me. Now, I hope you can feel my love and gratitude. Sending you my warmest wishes and blessings.”
Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
“Here’s to a season of blessings and beyond this Christmas!”
“Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. With lots of love.”
“Merry Christmas to You… Happiness in the New Year Too!”
“Keeping you in our hearts this holiday season, and always!”
“You always made Christmas a special time for me. Now, I hope you can feel my love and gratitude. Sending you my warmest wishes and blessings.”
“Best wishes to you this holiday season.”
“Every Christmas is merrier because you’re a part of it, my friend.
“Have your best Christmas ever!”
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Wishing you lots of fun and excitement, and a super fantastic year to come!”
“Meet me under the mistletoe. I’ll be there with bells on.”
“Wishing you a fun-filled holiday season and best wishes for a happy New Year!”
“Enjoy this Christmas till you find your name in Santa’s naughty list. May you have a great holiday!”
“As the holidays approach, it is a great time to remember those who are close to us, helping to bring love and happiness to our lives. Wishing you a happy Holiday Season.”
“May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories.”
“May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.”
“Merry Christmas with lots of love.”
“Merry Christmas! And best wishes for the new year.”
“When the magic of Christmas fills the air, we hope you find it everywhere. Merry Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Wishing that the magic of the season be with you always.”
“May all your long-cherished dreams come true this Christmas. With love and warmth of heart, wishing you a Merry Christmas!”
“May this holiday season be filled with laughter, joy, and peace.”
“You are the gift I ask Santa for every year! I couldn’t wish for a better gift than spending Christmas with you.”
“Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. May peace, love, prosperity follow you always.”
“May your holidays be merry and bright!”
“I’ve been waiting all year to spend Christmas with you! Now that it’s here, I can’t think of any gift I’d want any more than this. Merry Christmas, my love!”
“Wishing you joy & happiness through the holidays and straight through the year. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!”
“To a joyful present and a well-remembered past! We raise a glass to you this Christmas and extend best wishes for the season.”
“We may not be together for the Holidays, but I’m with you in spirit. Happy Holidays, I miss you!”
“Hoping that the new year brings you new possibilities.”
“Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!”
“May every little thing from your wish list come true this season. Merry Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ’Tis the season for coming together and celebrating with the people we care about.”
“Merry Christmas to all my friends! May the spirit of this lovely season make all your wishes come to life!”
“I hope Santa is good to you this year!”
“May the light of the holiday season fill your heart, and may the music fill your soul. Happy holidays.”
“Santa told me you’d been very good this year; I told him it was just a lack of opportunity. Merry Christmas!”
“I hope Santa fills our socks with cash instead of gifts and toys. I know you hope for the same. Wish you a happy Christmas!”
Here are some of our favorite happy holiday wishes.
“Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.”
“I hope your holiday season is full of good things.”
“Merry Christmas from one hard-working elf to another.”
“Good luck selecting the perfect tree. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”
“The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.”
“Merry Christmas! With many good wishes for the holiday season and the coming year.”
“May the Christmas Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your family.”
“May your season be merry and your presents underwear-free (unless you really need some!).”
“I can’t think of any other way I would want to spend Christmas than staying warm with you.”
“Joyful. Colorful. Magical. Wonderful. Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
“A Christmas Reminder: Don’t try to borrow any money from elves; They’re always a little short! Have a Merry Christmas!”
“May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter!”
‘Christmas is mostly for children. But we adults can enjoy it too until the credit card bills arrive! Merry Christmas!”
“Joy and love to you and yours this holiday season!”
“You are so special to me. I love sharing life and love with you. May all your wishes come true this Christmas.”
“We may not be able to celebrate Christmas together this year, but just remember that you are always in my thoughts. With love from the bottom of my heart.”
“Peace, good will, and happiness for you this Christmas and every other!”
“We hope you have a nice, relaxing Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year again, so prepared to have the best time ever with friends and family!”
“Wishing you a very merry Christmas and the chance to do lots more fishing in the new year!”
“Merry Christmas! Santa is giving you the gift of a frigid winter – but just for a few more months! “
“Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
“Wishing you the beauty, blessings and joy this season brings.”
“No matter what gift I find under the Christmas tree, you’re all I need. Merry Christmas to my sweetheart.”
“Wishing that your Christmas sparkles with festive cheer, like the shining star that you are.”
“May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.”
“Praying you have a wonderful Christmas filled with moments you’ll always remember.”
“I hope your smiles will be as big as your credit card bill this Christmas! Wish you good luck and a lot of fun. Happy Christmas!”
“To a joyful present and a well remembered past. Best wishes for happy holidays and a magnificent New Year.”
“The holidays are a time to keep your spirit light and your smile bright. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!”
“The joy of this holy occasion will surely fill your life with eternal happiness. May the happiness stays with you forever. Merry Christmas!”
Happy Holiday Wishes
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Wishing you the very best!”
“Santa can definitely do some pretty amazing things. But I really wish he could make “late fees” disappear off of bills. Merry Christmas!”
“If I could package my heart and send it to you for Christmas, I would. Since I can’t, this card will have to do.”
“May the season bring you as much happiness and love, as you have brought me. Here’s to a wonderful Christmas together!”
“Seeing you takes all the stress out of the Christmas season. Thanks for filling my holidays with joy and love.”
“Wishing you a lovely Christmas season and a very Happy New Year!”
“Merry Christmas! May the spirit of this lovely season make all your wishes come to life!”
“Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.”
“Christmas is the festival of love and spirit. So let us drink the spirit to feel love; Merry Christmas too!”
“Merry X-mas! May you be surrounded by jolly elves – and not nasty grinches- this holiday season!”
“Merry Christmas! May you be showered with unlimited blessings on this day.”
“May your Christmas shine brightly with joy and goodwill!”
“Christmas is truly full of wonders. It makes all of my savings disappear! That is the Christmas magic; Merry Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas! I hope the warmth and colors of this dull winter pave the way for a happier next year!”
“You’re the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year.”
“My love for you shines brighter than the lights on the tree. Merry Christmas!”
“Lob a snowball at me, and I’ll declare war. Let’s make this one the best Christmas for us together! Merry Christmas to you!”
“Wishing you peace, love, and joy this holiday season.”
“May the holiday season bring only happiness and joy to you and your loved ones.”
“Wishing you peace, joy, and unconditional love at Christmas and always.”
“Santa has already given me what I wished for so long. Now I want him to fill your socks too! Merry Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas! May the lines at the stores you shop at be short, and may your patience be long this holiday season!”
“Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season.”
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Sending wishes your way for a great holiday season and a super fabulous year ahead!”
“Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
“Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.”
“Merry Christmas to you and your family! I wish you a great time at home filled with laughter and joy!”
“Wishing you peace, joy, and unconditional love at Christmas and always.”
“I hope the holidays are extra gentle and sweet to you and give you lots of reasons to smile and lots of time to rest.”
“Merry Christmas! Among all the presents I have received this year, the little token of love from you made me the happiest!”
“So grateful to have a friend like you at Christmas and all year long.”
“Peace and joy to you and yours this Christmas season.”
“Wishing you all the joy, all the merry, all the cookies this Christmas!”
“It’s people like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you!”
“I hope your holiday celebrations are full of lots of fun, surprises, and magic!”
“Christmas is full of miracles, and you’re proof of that.”
“Wishing You a Merry Christmas Along With a Happy New Year”
“May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.”
“Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas. May peace, love, prosperity follow you always.”
“Hey friend, Merry Christmas! I have put a lot of thought into preparing a perfect Christmas gift for you, so I hope you’ll receive it with love!”
“Check out these short Christmas wishes that perfect for wishing someone a Merry Christmas.”
“To a joyful present and a well-remembered past! We raise a glass to you this Christmas and extend best wishes for the season.”
“Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright!”
“No matter how far you are, you are always close to my heart. I miss you badly this Christmas. Merry Christmas.”
“Merry Christmas! May Santa fill your stocking with winning lottery tickets! Hope you holiday season is a winner!”
“Have a magical holiday season!”
“May your days be merry & bright this Christmas season and throughout the New Year.”
“Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright!”
“My biggest Christmas present is having you by my side. Merry Christmas to you and your family.”
“It’s all fun and games, until Santa checks the naughty list. Merry Christmas.”
“A little more sparkle, a little less stress. These holidays, I wish you the very best.”
“Wishing you nothing but the best this holiday season.”
“Christmas is all about spending time with good people. So makes sure you spend the entire day with me tomorrow. Merry Christmas, sweetheart!”
“I hope you have a cozy Christmas that chases the chill of winter away.”
“Merry Christmas! May you receive presents that make you happy – and not fruit cake and ugly Christmas sweaters.”
“Enjoy this Christmas till you find your name in Santa’s naughty list. May you have a great holiday!”
“Hoping that the new year brings you new opportunities and new possibilities.”
“Merry Christmas with thanks and love.”
“Thinking of you this season and wishing you a joyful holiday.”
“I Wish Santa fill your socks with candy and your wallet with money. Have a nice and warm holiday season my love! Merry Christmas to you!”
“Merry Christmas from one hard-working elf to another.”
“Sending your way, a bundle of warm wishes and good luck on this holiday. Take my love and don’t forget to bring presents for me tonight. Merry Christmas!”
“Wishing you a Merry Christmas with all my heart!”
“Being with you for Christmas makes me feel like a child again. Except, instead of anticipating my presents, I’m looking forward to our kisses.”
“Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Joyous New Year.”
“Thinking of you this season and wishing you a joyful holiday.”
“Celebrating & unwrapping. Counting down & ringing in. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
“For you at Christmas time: A wish for happiness, warmth, and love.”
“Wishing you a white Christmas this year. If you run out of the white one, remember I have plenty of supply for the red one. Merry Christmas!”
“Wishing you a relaxing and stress-free holiday.”
“I hope Santa leaves you plenty of presents, but I hope the reindeer do not leave behind any “presents” on your lawn! Merry Christmas!”
“Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!”
“Merry Christmas, and may your Christmas be white!”
“We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and you’re welcome – that song’s now stuck in your head all day.”
“Merry Christmas! I hope the warmth and colors of this dull winter pave the way for a happier next year!”
“Wishing you a happy, healthy, and colorful life this Christmas. Enjoy every moment with your family, friends, and your loved ones. Merry Christmas to all my friends!”
“Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.”
“May the peace and joy of the holidays be with you today and throughout the new year.”
“Have a magical holiday season.”
“Wishing you peace, joy and unconditional love at Christmas and always.”
So that is it for our list of Merry Christmas Messages for Cards. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Funny Christmas Wishes, Short Christmas Wishes, Short Christmas Quotes and Cute Christmas Captions.
About the Author
Laynni Locke
Laynni has been sharing her travel adventures and day-to-day life on Routinely Nomadic social media for over 15 years and appreciates the importance of finding the perfect quote or caption to showcase those experiences. Putting her extensive writing and education background to good use, Laynni has become passionate about researching and curating comprehensive lists of all the best quotes and captions for every occasion.