Around the holidays everyone wants to connect with the people in their life that really matter, which is why we have gathered all the best Merry Christmas messages for friends and family for you to pass along to your most important people. And if you’re looking for short Merry Christmas messages for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Merry Christmas Messages for Friends and Family
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I hope you have a cozy Christmas that chases the chill of winter away.
”Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” — Gary Allan
“At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” — W.T. Ellis
May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.
Time for daily chocolate, it really is the most wonderful time of the year!
You’re a lot like some of my Christmas tree ornaments. Bright, colorful, and a little bit cracked!
If I only had one mince pie I’d give it to you.
Hey friend, Merry Christmas! And all the best in the New Year!
You’re a lot like some of my Christmas tree ornaments. Bright, colorful. and a little bit cracked!
Let’s drink and be merry.
Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.
“The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.” — J. C. Penney
Tidings of comfort and joy to my favourite teammate, have a great one.
You make me feel merrier than any mulled wine, can’t wait to have some festive fun with you!
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” —Winston Churchill
I love you from my head to my mistletoes.
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas, let your heart be light.
May this Christmas be the brightest, most beautiful Christmas of your life.
I’d eat brussel sprouts for you.
I wouldn’t want to spend Christmas with anyone else.
“Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day.” —Helen Steiner Rice
To a joyful present and a well-remembered past! We extend best wishes for the season.
You’re my Christmas angel!
Good luck selecting the perfect tree. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
You don’t need Santa to get special presents while you have me in life. I am your all-year-long Santa.
Me tolerating you is the gift that keeps on giving. Don’t ruin it this Christmas.
It’s people like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you!
Christmas is a race to see which gives out first—your money or your feet.
Merry Christmas, best friend! You are the soulmate I have been blessed with.
Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.
There’s not enough coal for someone like you… Merry Christmas!
I know you are feeling grinchy, but I wish your Christmas to be merry! Best wishes to you!
May your Christmas be as fat, happy, and plentiful as Santa’s! Merry Christmas!
May you find the peace and joy you’ve been looking for this Christmas!
When you stop believing in Santa Claus is when you start to get clothes for Christmas.
For you at Christmas time: A wish for happiness, warmth, and love.
I hope your Christmas is as wonderful as you are.
Every Christmas is merrier because you’re a part of it, my friend.
The time for celebration and gathering is about to begin. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
“Christmas is a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.” — Freya Stark
Sharing glad tidings with you and yours.
Merry Christmas, and may your Christmas be white!
You can get away with being extra cute at Christmas, everything is so twinkly after all.
I only got you a card in case you got me one…
Consider my presence a gift. Merry Christmas.
Can’t wait to visit Boxing Day, save us some turkey! Lots of love.
Christmas is mostly for children. But we adults can enjoy it too, until the credit card bills arrive.
Merry Christmas! I put so much thought into your gift that now it’s too late to get it.
Merry X-mas! May you be surrounded by jolly elves – and not nasty grinches- this holiday season.
Wishing you happiness and good health this Christmastime.
May the gifts of love and happiness be yours this season. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
“For children, Christmas is anticipation. For adults, Christmas is memory.” — Eric Sevareid
It’s family like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you!
Couldn’t imagine spending all of my money on Christmas gifts for anyone else.
“Even as an adult, I still find it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve.” – Carrie Latet
Having parents like you is the best Christmas gift there ever could be.
Check out these short wishes for Christmas cheer.
Happy holidays! May your egg nog contain enough rum to get you through the Christmas season.
When it comes to short Christmas wishes funny ones are often the best ones. If you like these head to our full list of Funny Christmas Wishes for more.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
May your eggnog be spiked with plenty of rum to get you through this holiday season!
Don’t forget to leave cookies for Santa tonight! Trust me, I’ll know if you do.
Christmas is full of miracles, and you’re proof of that.
Be naughty and save Santa a trip.
“Christmas to me is as many people as possible happy.” — Tupac Shakur
Merry Christmas to my best friend. Our friendship is as magical as this lovely holiday season.
“A holiday isn’t a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.” —Louisa May Alcott
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! Stay safe and take care.
My biggest Christmas present is having you in my life, my friend.
Merry Christmas! Let’s find some time to meet for a drink before the holidays end.
Tidings of comfort and joy to everyone.
This Christmas, you’re the best gift I could ask for.
“Remembrance, like a candle, burns brightest at Christmastime.” — Charles Dickens
Check out this list of short Christmas wishes for family. You might also like our lists of Christmas Family Quotes and Funny Family Quotes.
I’m so grateful for a friend like you, and not just because of the amazing Christmas prezzies.
Merry Christmas! With many good wishes for the holiday season and the coming year.
Sorry in advance for getting too invested in charades. Happy holidays and see you very soon.
I hope you love the present you told me to buy for you. Merry Christmas!
Time to embarrass ourselves at the Christmas party!
You’re the family I choose. Merry Christmas to my best one.
Christmas is a great reminder of how much I love our loud and loving family.
Who needs presents when I’ve got you!?
May your Christmas shine brightly with joy and goodwill!
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” — Charles M. Schulz
I’ll even let you warm your feet on me this winter. Love you.
Time for presents!
I hope you have a cozy Christmas that chases the chill of winter away.
‘Tis the season to be jolly!
May the Christmas Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your family.
Wishing you nothing but the best this holiday season.
This gift proves I know you (and your Amazon Wishlist) so well!
I hope you love the present you told me to buy for you. Merry Christmas!
Santa’s nearly here, hooray!
Our life together just keeps getting better. I’m so grateful that I can share my Christmas with you.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
“It’s easy to forget that life is the greatest gift of all.” —Karli Perrin
Know what the best thing about this card is? It doesn’t come with a fruitcake!
Just read the card and pretend you don’t see the money right away.
I hope you like the present you told me to buy for you.
Joy and blessings, from our family to yours, this Christmas and every day.
“Christmas is a together-y sort of holiday.” Winnie the Pooh
“This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” —Taylor Caldwell
You’re flashier than a Christmas star, but it’s exactly why I love you.
“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” — Dr. Seuss
You bring me so many tidings of comfort and joy, merry Christmas, I love you!
There’s only one thing better than Christmas and that’s Christmas with you.
This card is an annual reminder that I exist.
“Christmas, my child, is love in action.” ―Dale Evans Rogers
No matter how far you are, you are always close to my heart. Merry Christmas.
Help, I’m scared of elf on the shelf.
Brace your elves, Christmas is here!
Wishing you a relaxing and stress-free holiday.
Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small.
Yule always be my favourite.
I hope this festive season will bring good luck and good health for you and your family.
Sorry we can’t be there, but we’ll be there loaded with presents soon! Merry Christmas.
May the calories of Christmas disappear by the New Year. Happy holidays!
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” — Winston Churchill
May you have plenty of mistletoe on hand this Christmas… and lots of good kisses too!
Merry Christmas! May you be showered with unlimited blessings on this day.
“The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” — Henry David Thoreau
May the closeness of your loved ones, family, and friends fill your heart with joy.
“There seems a magic in the very name of Christmas.” —Charles Dickens
So glad we’re family…and so grateful for all the great Christmas memories we share.
May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.
May your family be functional and all your batteries be included.
“Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” — Victor Borge
You’re the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year.
It’s all fun and games, until Santa checks the naughty list. Merry Christmas.
Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright!
Merry Christmas to someone who makes our whole family so proud.
Meet me under the mistletoe…
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ―Charles Dickens
We may not be together for Christmas, but I’m with you in spirit. Merry Christmas, I miss you.
Don we now our ugly sweaters… Let’s party! Merry Christmas!
You’re always on my nice list you wonderful human.
Merry Christmas, and may your Christmas be white!
You’re the partridge to my pear tree.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without you! So glad to have you in my life, year after year.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that the coming year is full of many blessings.
Merry Crimbo. Looking forward to catching up in the New Year, once the chaos is over!
You might as well go on top of the Christmas tree since you’re such a star!
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” ―Charles M. Schulz
Christmas is magical because we’re together.
It’s sure beginning to cost a lot like Christmas!
Cosy Christmas with you is my absolute favourite.
Looking forward to all the food and fun of our family gatherings.
What have you wished for this Christmas? As for me, I wished our friendship to last forever!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and I hope you have the opportunity every day!
It’s all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list—here’s hoping he doesn’t check twice!
May your eggnog be spiked with plenty of rum to get you through this holiday season.
Yay! It’s Christmas! Let’s buy loads of stuff no one needs!
Have the best Christmas ever.
May every little thing from your wish list come true this season. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from one hard-working elf to another.
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” – White Christmas
Merry Christmas! Santa is giving you the gift of a frigid winter – but just for a few more months!
It wouldn’t be Christmas without you. So glad to have you with me, year after year.
Let’s rock around the Christmas tree!
Your friendship and your love is the best Christmas gift that I’ve ever received.
A little more sparkle, a little less stress. This Christmas, I wish you the very best.
During this festive season let us take the time to slow down and enjoy the simple things.
Wishing you a Happy Christmas with your loved ones.
“This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope.” —Home Alone
I hope your Christmas is cheerful and makes way for a fresh start to a new, prosperous year!
Merry Christmas to the best family, hope it’s merry and bright. See you soon.
I think you’re fab-yule-lous!
Sending love and merriment to your lovely clan. Happy Christmas!
May you always find the end of the tape first time.
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” — Edna Ferber
May your cheer be high and your bills be low!
May the closeness of your loved ones, family, and friends fill your heart with joy.
For me, the holidays start when we get together. Looking forward to talking and catching up soon!
Take my Christmas love and remember to bring me gifts. Merry Christmas!
“Christmas works like glue, it keeps us all sticking together.” ―Rosie Thomas
Peace, good will, and happiness for you this Christmas and every other!
May this holy season be full of true miracles.
May you be showered with unimaginable peace and prosperity this Christmas!
Your love is the best gift I could have asked for! Merry Christmas!
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill.
We all know what list you’re going to be on this Christmas.
Can’t wait to deck the halls with you.
In this loveliest of seasons may you find many reasons for happiness. Merry Christmas!
Hope the festivities are filled with fun, food and rest.
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Let’s get very merry!
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” —Elf
Here’s to a season of blessings and beyond this Christmas!
So that is it for our list of Merry Christmas Messages for Friends and Family. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Short Funny Christmas Captions, Santa Quotes and Secret Santa Messages.
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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.