Spread holiday cheer this season with the perfect Christmas greeting messages. Whether you’re writing your Christmas cards, sending a holiday text to friends, or wishing someone’s furry friend a paws-itively amazing holiday, this list of Christmas wishes has something for everyone.
From funny, light-hearted, heartwarming, and everything in between—these Christmas messages will help you connect with the special people (and pets!) in your life this season.
So pour yourself a glass of mulled wine or a festive pomegranate mimosa, and let’s dive in!
P.S. – Use these Christmas wine puns to add to greetings for your wine loving friends or this post for Christmas party wording ideas for your seasonal shindig.
Funny Christmas Messages
- “Merry Christmas! Let’s hope the gifts are better than dad’s jokes.” (My favorite Christmas greetings to send to family members!)
- “Merry Christmas! May your holiday season be as lit as your tree.”
- “Santa called; he said you’ve been nice enough. Barely.”
- “Remember: Christmas calories don’t count!”
- “Merry Christmas! May your holiday drama stay in the Hallmark movies.”
- “Merry Christmas! May your family be more functional than your Christmas lights.”
- “We’re dreaming of a white Christmas. But if the white runs out, We’ll drink the red.”
- “Merry Christmas! Here’s to health, happiness, and good wine!”
Light-Hearted Christmas Messages Perfect Texts
- “Wishing you a holly, jolly Christmas filled with joy and laughter.”
- “May your holidays sparkle as brightly as the lights on your tree.”
- “Snow much fun, so little time—Merry Christmas to you and yours!”
- “Hope your Christmas is packed with joy, love, and cookies!”
- “Tis the season to be jolly—and slightly overwhelmed!”
- “Merry Christmas! Sending you warm hugs and good cheer.”
- “Have yourself a merry little Christmas, with plenty of laughter and love.”
- “Wishing you all the magic and joy of Christmas—no assembly required!”
- “Here’s to cocoa, cookies, and cozy Christmas vibes.”
- “Merry and bright wishes to you this holiday season!”
- “Red, white, or sparkling—may your Christmas cup always be full!” (The perfect Christmas message for your wine loving friends during the holidays.)
Heartwarming Christmas Messages
- “May this Christmas fill your heart with peace and your home with love.”
- “Wishing you the kind of holiday memories you’ll cherish forever.”
- “Merry Christmas! May your days be merry and bright.”
- “Thinking of you with love this holiday season.”
- “May the true spirit of Christmas bless you with lasting joy.”
- “May the warmth of family and the joy of friendship surround you this Christmas.”
- “Here’s to the love, laughter, and cherished memories we share this season.”
- “Wishing you comfort, peace, and joy during this magical time of year.”
- “May your Christmas be filled with love, light, and the company of loved ones.”
- “Merry Christmas! Sending you heartfelt wishes for a blessed holiday.”
Funny Christmas Quotes
- “Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” — Victor Borge
- “The office Christmas party is a great opportunity to catch up with people you haven’t seen for twenty minutes.” — Julius Sharpe
- “Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.” — Andy Borowitz
- “Three phrases that sum up Christmas: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries Not Included.” — Unknown
- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” — Buddy the Elf (from Elf)
- “What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” — Phyllis Diller
- “This holiday season, let’s remember that the best Christmas gifts are love, kindness, and gift receipts.” — Unknown
- “Nothing says holiday cheer like accidentally stapling yourself to the Christmas lights.” — Unknown
- “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” — Andy Rooney
- “Christmas: The only time of year you can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks.” — Unknown
- “That’s the true spirit of Christmas: people being helped by people other than me.” — Jerry Seinfeld
- “Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year. Okay, most of the time. Fine, once in a while. Forget it, I’ll buy my own presents.” — Unknown
- “Christmas sweaters are only acceptable as a cry for help.” — Andy Borowitz
Christmas Messages for Pets (and Their Owners)
- “Wishing you and XXX [add their pet’s name] a paw-some Christmas!”
- “May your cat find the perfect ornament to knock off the tree this year.”
- “Sending belly rubs and holiday hugs to your pup this Christmas!”
- “Hope your Christmas is purr-fectly wonderful—meow and always!”
- “Merry Christmas! May your dog enjoy all the extra treats this season.”
- “Have a paw-some Christmas and a yappy New Year!”
- “Meowy Christmas and a Happy Mew Year!”
- “Deck the paws with bones and collars, fa la la la la!”
- “Santa Paws is coming to town!”
- “Hope your Christmas is paws-itively purr-fect!”
- “Paw-don me, but it’s time to wish you a tail-wagging holiday!”
- “Fur-get your troubles and enjoy a holly jolly Christmas!”
- “Have a tree-mendous Christmas with your paw-some pal!”
- “We woof you a Merry Christmas!”
- “Don’t get your tinsel in a twist—your dog thinks you’re pawsome!”
- “Merry Christmas to the goodest boy or girl around!”
- “Santa said your dog deserves an extra treat—he’s on the nice list!”
- “Meowy Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your feline friend!”
- “Wishing your pet an endless supply of belly rubs this Christmas!”
Easy Christmas Messages
Christmas greetings for cards don’t get easier than these.
- “May this holiday season fill your heart with warmth and your home with laughter.”
- “Season’s Greetings! May your holidays be filled with peace and love.”
- “Merry Christmas! May the magic of the season stay with you all year long.”
- “Wishing you a season of blessings and happiness. Merry Christmas!”
- “Peace on earth, goodwill to all—Merry Christmas to you and yours.”
- “May the joy of Christmas be with you today and always.”
- “Merry Christmas! May the blessings of the season be with you.”
- “Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.”
- “May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart with joy.”
- “May your days be merry, bright, and filled with love.”
- “Wishing you all the best this holiday season!”
- “Here’s to a season filled with joy and love!”
Christmas Messages to Text
Text these messages to friends and family on Christmas to let them know you’re thinking of them during the holidays.
- “Merry Christmas! Thinking of you and sending holiday hugs!”
- “Hope your Christmas is as amazing as you are!”
- “Cheers to love, laughter, and holiday cheer! Merry Christmas!”
- “Merry Christmas! Don’t eat all the cookies without me – or drink all the wine(!) without me.”
- “Wishing you all the joy and none of the stress this Christmas!”
- “Merry Christmas! Hope you’re surrounded by love, good food, good friends, and good wine!”
- “Hope Santa brings you everything you’ve been wishing for!”
- “Merry Christmas! Let’s make some holiday memories soon.”
- “Thinking of you this Christmas—sending lots of love your way.”
- “Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to celebrate together soon.”
- “Merry Christmas! Sending virtual hugs and holiday cheer.”
Cute Christmas Wishes
- “Let it snow, let it glow—Merry Christmas to you!”
- “May your holiday season be extra merry and bright!”
- “Here’s to cookies, carols, and a Christmas full of cheer!”
- “Sending you love and laughter this holiday season.”
- “Merry Christmas! Hope your season is as bright as your Christmas lights!”
- “Have a holiday that’s full of magic and mischief (the good kind).”
- “Wishing you a snow-filled season of happiness!”
- “Hope your Christmas is sweeter than candy canes!”
- “Merry Christmas! May your holidays be as fun as a snowball fight.”
- “Sending festive vibes your way this Christmas!”
- “Wishing you a Christmas that sparkles as much as you do!”
- “Stay cozy and merry this Christmas!”
Christmas Greetings for Friends
- “You bring so much joy to others! May the holidays bring you as much happiness as you bring to everyone in your life.”
- “Thinking of you this holiday season—Merry Christmas!”
- “May the magic of Christmas bring you peace and joy.”
- “Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to make more holiday memories with you.”
- “Wishing you all the warmth of the season, even if we’re far apart.”
- “Hope your Christmas is as wonderful as you are!”
- “Merry Christmas! Sending love to you and your family.”
- “May your holidays be filled with love and laughter!”
- “Wishing you peace, joy, and everything your heart desires.”
- “Merry Christmas! So grateful to have you in my life.”
- “Have a beautiful Christmas and a joyful New Year!”