What to Write in a Christmas Card to a Friend

Are you trying to send your friends short Christmas wishes or holiday greetings? Good friends will always be there—whether they are thousands of miles away or right next door, you talk to them every day or once every few months. A thoughtful hello, holiday greeting, or short Christmas quote for friends this time of year will remind them just how much they mean to you.

An inside joke or a tiny bit of nostalgia are excellent ways to keep that warm line of communication going during Christmastime, and it will aid you in writing a highly personalized Christmas message. An update on recent events will also help you to maintain a close connection as you craft your holiday verse. Most importantly, be sure to write friends Christmas card messages or holiday greetings that express the true value of having them in your life.

Here are 31 holiday and Christmas phrases to consider when you are trying to figure out what to write in a Christmas card to a friend:

1. The greatest gift you can give someone is friendship.
2. If memories were Christmas lights, we could brighten up an entire city. I'm so grateful to have a friend like you to share these moments with.
3. This Christmas, I just want to say thank you for being you. Have a memorable holiday and a fantastic New Year!
4. The holidays are a time to celebrate friends and family—and those people in our lives who are simultaneously and unconditionally both. I wish you the best this season and throughout the year.
5. Our friendship grows stronger each year – thinking of you this Christmas and always. 
6. "A friend knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow." – William Shakespeare
7. "The best mirror is an old friend." – George Herbert
8. "A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself – and especially to feel, or not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at any moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to— letting a person be who they really are." – Jim Morrison
9. "A strong friendship doesn't need daily conversation or being together. As long as the relationship lives in the heart, true friends never part." – Anonymous
10. "One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives." – Euripides
11. Wishing you a season of love, laughter, and joy. Merry Christmas, my dear friend!
12. May your heart be as warm and cozy as a fireplace this Christmas. Cheers to memorable moments with cherished friends!
13. To the friends who make every moment magical, may your holiday season be just as enchanting!
14. Let's unwrap the gift of togetherness this Christmas and create beautiful memories.
15. Sending you warm hugs this holiday season. Merry Christmas, dear friend!
16. May your Christmas be filled with happiness and love. I am grateful to have you as my friend. Merry Christmas!
17. Friendship is the best gift of all. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
18. Happy to be surrounded by the warmth of friendship this year. Merry Christmas!
19. May your days be merry and bright, just like your friendship has made mine. To many more cherished moments this holiday season and throughout the New Year!
20. Merry Christmas to a fantastic friend who is now family.
21. Embrace a Christmas filled with laughter, love, and the joy of friendship. Wishing you a magical season!
22. May your heart be as light as freshly fallen snow and warm as a cup of cocoa. Merry Christmas.
23. I'm grateful for the gift of your friendship. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a promising New Year.
24. May the spirit of Christmas fill your home with love.
25. To the friend who lights up my life, may your holidays be as bright and beautiful as you are. Thanks for everything.
26. As 2025 comes to a close, I just want to say how thankful I am for your friendship. May this Christmas bring you joy, peace, and everything your heart desires. Here's to more laughter and memories in the New Year!
27. Another year, another set of amazing memories! Thank you for being a part of my life in 2025. Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, and a New Year filled with new adventures and happiness.
28. Here's to a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of mischief (just like our friendship!). Wishing you the best Christmas ever and a New Year that's even better!
29. Christmas is brighter because of friends like you. Thank you for being such a special part of my life in 2025. Wishing you a festive holiday season!
30. As we wrap up 2024, I'm so grateful for your friendship and all the amazing memories we've shared. Wishing you a Christmas filled with everything that makes you smile!
31. Here's to a year filled with more adventures and moments to cherish. Happy Holidays, my friend, and may 2026 bring you all the happiness you deserve. Thank you for being my rock; I couldn't have made it through 2025 without your support. You are truly a part of my family. Wishing you a cheerful season filled with all your favorite things!

Reminding your friends about the special part they play in your life can be very rewarding – it uplifts the spirit and touches the soul almost indefinably. The same is true for the kind words we extend to family. While we may have our feuds and a dusty skeleton or two sitting in our closets, the importance of family should be recognized all year and highlighted throughout every season.