It’s the time of year again when everyone scrambles to get the best gifts under the Christmas tree and spend time with loved ones. In a digital age where people email gift cards and text heartfelt messages, it seems like physical cards are a lost art.

While writing and sending out Christmas cards takes some time, it’s well worth it. Whether it’s a short message or a long letter, handwritten and delivered cards make people feel special. If you plan on sending cards out to ten people or 100 people, there are many cute, funny and heartwarming messages to choose from. But, if you find yourself sitting in front of your cards puzzled about what to write, you can take some inspiration from your favorite Christmas carols, movies, icons, etc.

Who you are writing to is important to consider as well. If you’re writing to family, friends or a significant other, something more personal or funny may work, like an inside joke. If you are writing for your boss or coworkers, neighbors, clients or your kid’s teachers, something more simple yet professional is a better approach.

Get into the holiday spirit with these Merry Christmas wishes to include on your Christmas cards.

Short and Sweet Christmas Wishes

• Merry Christmas
• Joy
• Happy Holidays
• Ho Ho Ho
• Merry and Bright
• Feliz Navidad
• Joy to the world
• Jolly
• Peace, joy and happiness
• Fa-la-la-la-la
• Light and love
• Warmest wishes
• Tis the Season!

Romantic Wishes for That Special Someone

• Meet me under the mistletoe.
• All I want for Christmas is you.
• You’re my favorite Christmas gift.
• Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la love you.
• I love you more than hot cocoa.
• The most magical part of Christmas is spending it with you.
• It’s cold out but my heart warms up next to you.
• Like Frosty the Snowman, you make my heart melt.
• Every day feels like a Hallmark Christmas movie when I’m with you.
• You’re sweeter than a cup of cocoa.
• There’s no one else I’d rather spend Christmas with.
• You make every Christmas merrier.

Simple Merry Christmas Wishes

• We wish you a Merry Christmas!
• Happy Holidays from [Insert family name here].
• Wishing you a peaceful holiday season!
• May this Christmas season bring you happiness, warmth and joy.
• Wishing you the best this holiday season!
• We hope your Christmas is filled with lots of love!
• Warmest wishes this Christmas season.
• Have a holly jolly Christmas.
• It’s the best time of the year!
• We hope all of your Christmas wishes come true!
• Sending hugs this holiday season!

Merry Christmas Wishes for Friends

• You’re the only person I wanna binge binge-watch Hallmark Christmas movies with!
• To my closest friend, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
• You make Christmas (and every day) special! Thank you for being you!
• Thanks for all the laughs and joy you’ve brought over the years! Merry Christmas.
• Wanna come over and make Christmas cocktails?
• Friendship is the best Christmas gift.
• Friends like you make the holidays special.
• I’m so grateful that you’re my friend. I’ve already been blessed with the best gift.
• Here’s to all the memories we’ve made and the ones we’ll make every year. Merry Christmas.
• You’re the gift that keeps on giving. Happy Holidays!
• You’re the gift I’d never return to the store.

Funny Christmas Card Ideas

• It’s ugly sweater season, aka every day for you.
• Here’s to a white Christmas this year (or a bottle of red if that’s your preference).
• Ho-Ho-Ho Pimp (for The Office fans).
• Merry Christmas to the guy whose stocking is always filled with coal.
• Tis the season to get tipsy. A mistle-toast and cheers to Christmas!
• Christmas is a time for family and fellowship, but most important of all… presents!
• Here’s to hoping someone pays my bills as my Christmas gift.
• I’ve given you the greatest gift you could ask for… me, of course!

Cute Christmas Card Ideas

• I hope you have a visit from Frosty the Snowman this year!
• I hope Santa makes his way down your chimney.
• Jingle all the way!
• Cheers to eggnog, warm nights by the fireplace and memories!
• You’re the brightest light! Merry Christmas.
• Have a jingle bell rockin’ Christmas!
• Reindeer kisses!
• Jingle Bell rock your way through the year.
• You’re a blockhead, but you did get a nice tree (Charlie Brown reference).
• Dash through the snow this Christmas!

Christmas Cards for Those Struggling

• Thinking of you during these difficult times. Happy Holidays.
• Sending you lots of love this holiday season.
• I hope you find some peace and joy this Christmas.
• Please, take care of yourself this Christmas.
• Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Happy holidays.