What to Write in a Christmas Card for Family

Looking to send merry Christmas wishes to friends and family? As the holidays approach, we are given great opportunities to tell our loved ones just how we feel with family-blessed Christmas wishes. A well-chosen greeting card, with the perfect verse and personal message, can help us convey flawlessly what we sometimes struggle to profess in person.

Pick a Christmas card with heartfelt family Christmas wishes that speak to you and yours, whether for a classic Christmas card or photo card.

If you want to make your Christmas card sayings even more personal, you can address them to specific family members, like your husband or wife, mom or dad, grandparents, siblings, and more!

Here are 31 examples of what to write in a holiday or Christmas card to family:

1. The joy of family is a gift that keeps giving all year.
2. Christmas is when we are reminded that spending time with those we love is the most precious gift.
3. Missing you at Christmastime – let love extend beyond the miles and find its way into your heart.
4. Let us never forget the importance of family now and throughout the year. Family makes the holidays more special, the good times better, and the bad times bearable. With immeasurable love, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
5. Out of sight, but certainly not out of mind this Christmastime; looking forward to seeing you in the upcoming year.   
6. "The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."– Burton Hillis
7. "What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories." – George Eliot
8. "Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter." – Brad Henry
9. "Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life." – Lisa Weedn
10. "From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another…the warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other."– Emily Matthews
11. Wishing you all the joy and warmth Christmas brings. Happy Holidays to our wonderful family!"
12. May the magic of Christmas fill our hearts with love, laughter, and endless happiness. Cheers to a fantastic family holiday!
13. Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate our love as a family. Let's make more cherished memories together. Merry Christmas!
14. I'm reminded of how blessed we are to have each other this Christmas. Sending all my love to the greatest family in the world.
15. Wishing you a season filled with beautiful moments and unforgettable memories.
16. Christmas is not about the presents, but the presence of family. I'm grateful to have each of you in my life. Merry Christmas, my dear family!
17. Family is where the heart finds its true home. May your hearts be filled with love this Christmas and always.
18. The warmth of our family's love shines brighter than any Christmas lights. May your hearts be aglow with happiness this holiday season.
19. To my amazing family, may the spirit of Christmas wrap you in love and fill your lives with joy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
20. The best gift I could ever receive is the love of our family. Merry Christmas!
21. The holidays are a time to be thankful for the love we share and the moments we create as a family. Here's to another year of treasured memories. Merry Christmas!
22. In the glow of the Christmas lights and the warmth of family gatherings, may your hearts be filled with love, peace, and happiness.
23. May the blessings of Christmas fill your home with love and laughter. Happy Holidays!
24. To cherished moments and cheerful memories – Merry Christmas!
25. To the family who makes every day feel like Christmas, may your holiday season be as joyful and bright as you've made my life.
26. Merry Christmas to my wonderful family! I am so grateful for each of you and the love we share. Wishing you all a holiday season filled with unforgettable memories. May the New Year bring even more blessings our way!
27. Merry Christmas, fam! I hope your holiday season is filled with cozy moments, good food, and a lot of laughter. Let's cherish our time together and make this Christmas one to remember!
28. This holiday season, I'm incredibly grateful for the love and warmth that our family brings into my life. You make everything brighter, and I can't wait to share many more memories with all of you. Wishing you a season full of joy!
29. To the best parents in the world, Merry Christmas! Your love, guidance, and warmth make every holiday so special. I hope this Christmas is as wonderful as you.
30. Happy holidays, my dear sibling! From our childhood memories to the ones we're creating now, I cherish every moment with you.
31. Merry Christmas to my beautiful family. May this season bring you peace, joy, and all the happiness your hearts can hold. So thankful for each of you!