Your house is cleaned up, those ornaments, lights, and decorations are unboxed, sweet treats are ordered, and your stockings are hung by the chimney with care. If you ask us, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. However, not all of us can celebrate the holiday surrounded by people who matter in our lives, which means you might rely on one thing to let your loved ones know you’re thinking about them — sending out your Christmas cards (with unique Christmas gift hampers perhaps!).

If you’ve got your Christmas cards ready and finalized your mailing list but have not yet figured out how to write a perfect Christmas message, you’ve come to the right place. Our collection of the best Merry Christmas greetings has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for heartfelt holiday sayings, hilarious Christmas wishes with a hilarious Christmas joke, or thoughtful Christmas wishes that you can use to bring joy to your colleagues, employees, clients, or boss. Continue scrolling for the inspiration you need to get that smile from your family, friends, and those who matter this holiday season.

Playful & fun Christmas message ideas

Nothing can beat a funny and witty Christmas message that can get your loved ones in the mood for celebration. Spread more laughter and joy to your friends and family with these happy Christmas wishes.

• To have you in my life is like receiving a gift, and definitely not the kind of gift I’d return for a refund. Merry Christmas, dear!
• Do you know Christmas is all about spending time with the best people in your life? So, schedule the whole day to be with ME. Merry Christmas, love!
• Santa told me you’d been good this year, and I told him that it was just because you didn’t have any chances to be bad. Have a blessed Christmas, buddy!
• You’d better pray that Santa doesn’t uncover all the things you’ve hiding under the blanket this year. Happy holidays, sweetheart.
• Really, all I want for this Christmas is you, but some real cash or gifts would do wonders, too. Anyway, Merry Christmas!
• Santa gave you a nice report for good behavior this year, so he’s rewarding you with free coupons to do chores around the house for the entire week. Wish you the best of luck, honey!
• May your Christmas be filled with large smiles and cheers, but not with a big belly. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, mate.
• Here’s hoping you still have plenty of jingles in your pocket after the holidays are over.
• The true magic of Christmas is when you can somehow drain my wallet without me even noticing. You must be a Christmas miracle disguised as a wife, honey.

Heartfelt Christmas message ideas

Here’s a collection of loving and heart-warming Christmas wishes to share with anyone that matters in your life, including mom and dad, sister, brother, children, or your bestie.

• The gift of love, the gift of peace, the gift of happiness. May the best of everything be yours this Christmas.
• I wish the magic of Christmas fills every nook and cranny of your life with happiness, both now and forever.
• May your holiday's glitter with joy and wish you all the happiness this Christmas can hold.
• I can’t think of a more heartwarming way to celebrate Christmas than with the people who mean the most to me. Thank you for making the magic of Christmas real.
• Christmas is my favorite time of the year because of the love and care that I can share with you. Merry Christmas, my dear.
• To put it simply, you should expect nothing less than the finest from Santa this year. Have a spectacular Christmas!
• I don’t need anything from Santa this year as I’ve been blessed with such a wonderful family. Happy holidays!
• Thank you for being the best parents ever and filling each and every Christmas of mine with joy, cheer, and wonder. May peace, love, and happiness follow you always.
• I count myself blessed to have you as a friend not just during Christmas but all year around. Merry Christmas, lovely!
• Our friendship is gold, but celebrating Christmas with my dearest friend is truly magical.

Romantic Christmas message ideas

The cold weather, the upbeat vibe, and the holiday spirit always make it more special and sweet for every couple. Whether you’re celebrating your first or 30th Christmas together, let your partner know how much they mean to you with a Christmas message coming from the heart.

• Merry Christmas to my special one who is more delightful than a candy cane, more comforting than a mug of hot chocolate, and more joyful than the biggest gift under the tree.
• The best Christmas present I could ask for this year is Santa bringing you wrapped in a box.
• You are the partridge to my pear tree and the merry to my Christmas.
• Christmas seems to be a whole new level of magic now that you are in my life.
• It wouldn’t feel like Christmas at all if you weren’t here with me. Merry Christmas to my one and only!
• I can think of no one else I’d rather spend Christmas with than you. You’re the most wonderful thing at the most wonderful time of the year.
• This time of year is just perfect for cuddling up in front of a Christmas tree and spending romantic moments together, just you and me. To my sweetheart, Happy Holidays!

Christmas message ideas for a long-distance relationship

The holiday season can sometimes be a bit lonely for those in a long-distance relationship. Here’s what you can say beyond “Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays” to fill your greeting card with love and long-distance cheer.

• My warmest wishes, a big hug, and a holiday kiss sent all the way from here. Merry Christmas, my dearest!
• Christmas morning may find us apart, but you’re always in my thoughts and heart. 
• Christmas won’t be the same when you’re not around. I will be missing you a lot this Christmas. 
• Never a day goes by that I do not miss you, but I am missing you even more at this festive time of the year. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and see you soon.
• The distance seems a lot greater on special times like this. Wishing you the very best this Christmas and hope to see you soon.
• Distance and time may separate us but our friendship will always be strong. Sending you a smile across the miles for a wonderful Christmas!

Light-hearted Christmas message for coworkers

There is indeed a greater likelihood of you spending time with your coworkers during the week than with your family. These individuals who work with you in teams, assist you, and share with you memories and stories, obviously play a crucial part in your everyday life. Depending on how close you are to your coworkers, you may want to keep your Christmas message lighthearted, casual and include some inside jokes. Check out these holiday messages for colleagues that will communicate how they mean to you.

• Knowing that you have my back at work keeps me going. Merry Christmas to you my dear.
• Having teammates like you make every workday a holiday, and let’s face it, more bearable. Festive greetings to my favorite coworker and friend.
• The workload always seems to be lighter when it is shared with you. Thank you for your help and companionship throughout the year. May your Christmas holiday be filled with warmth and love.
• The kind of energy you bring to the office is a blessing for all of us. Sending you all my warm wishes this Christmas, mate.
• Thank you for turning a busy place into a happy one. May your fun be large, and bills be small this year.
• The fact that we won’t be seeing each other throughout this Christmas means that I will not leave your side when we return to work. So Merry Christmas and enjoy your spare time when you can, buddy.

Grateful Christmas message for your employees or team members

Regardless of how busy and strenuous the fourth quarter might become with your business, it is crucial to recognize your team and employees for a job well done this year. When crafting a heartfelt company Christmas message to your staff, you should strive for a warm and thankful tone to show your sincere appreciation. Here are a few examples of holiday messages your employees will cherish.

• This Christmas reminds us of what a close-knit family we’ve formed while working as a team. We’re grateful to you for keeping us afloat and our business merry. Wishing you a blessed and joyous Christmas season!
• Your dedication and commitment to the firm shine through in all that you do and we deeply appreciate your efforts. We wish you the happiest Christmas holiday and look forward to a prosperous New Year with you.
• Thank you and your team for making this Christmas the warmest holiday yet for our company. May your holiday season be filled with warmth and everlasting joy.
• To the best team/employee a CEO could have: Thank you for a great year! May you all reach your goals and dreams in 2024.
• What a great year it has been. However you may celebrate this festive season, we wish you a delightful holiday with family and friends, filled with peace and love. You have truly earned it this year.

Professional Christmas message for clients

It’s impossible to ignore the value of maintaining good relationships with clients and vendors, and the holiday season is the perfect time of the year to do it. Sharing your appreciation and best wishes with the individuals that keep you in business all year is a great way to build long-lasting relationships with them and create loyal customers for life. You can keep your Christmas message short, sincere and professional, and it’s strongly advised to add a relevant gift to remind your clients that their support is very much appreciated.

• As we look back upon the past year, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. Merry Christmas and may this coming year bring to you many new opportunities and possibilities.
• At this special time of year, we would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust you have placed in us. We look forward to working with you in the years to come.
• Thank you for all your support and partnership, which have given us the chance to do what we enjoy. We appreciate working with you and wish you all the best this Christmas and as you embark on the new year ahead.
• Making the dream work requires clients like you who believe in us. Here’s to a wonderful Christmas and a promising new year!
• A big thank you for helping us reach new heights this year. We value our opportunity to serve you and look forward to doing so in the future. May your festive season be filled with peace, love, and joy.
• Working with you this past year has been an amazing venture. Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a new year of continued successful collaboration.

Sincere Christmas message for your boss

More than likely, your boss will top the list of people you want to send festive greetings to when Christmas comes. It seems pretty obvious that you would like to keep on good terms with the person responsible for writing your performance reviews and approving your vacation requests 😉. However, what you should say in a Christmas message to your boss seems to be less evident. If you want to express your gratitude and share the joy without coming off as manipulative, keep in mind that the tone and content of your Christmas message will vary depending on your relationship with your boss, though it’s usually safe to keep it sincere, upbeat, and professionally appropriate. Use the following inspiring messages as a starting point for writing your own Christmas card to your boss this year.

• Your leadership was truly inspiring and having you as a boss is a gift that keeps on giving. Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season.
• We never have a dull moment when you’re around in the office. You’re a big help that makes things easier for all of us. Merry Christmas to a great boss and an even better friend.
• To the boss who keeps the office running like Santa’s Workshop, Merry Christmas, and wish you a joyful New Year!
• Your hard work and dedication are an inspiration to us all, and you more than anybody else deserve a wonderful and stress-free Christmas. May the holiday spirit be with you this Christmas and last throughout the coming year.
• Christmas is the time of year to count our blessings, and I count myself blessed to have you as a boss. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and all the best in the year to come.
• Thank you for the positive vibe you’ve fostered in our workplace. May you have a spectacular Christmas!

How to respond to a Merry Christmas message

With Christmas right around the corner, you can expect to hear a lot of Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays greetings, then come up short on how to reply. Don’t worry, your response to a Merry Christmas message this year will appear more genuine and sincere with our suggestions below.

• A big thank you for the heartwarming Christmas you’ve helped create with your well-wishes. Merry Christmas to you as well!
• Thank you so much for thinking of me this Christmas. I really appreciate it and hope you have a wonderful holiday.
• Your heart-touching Christmas wishes mean a whole lot to me. I hope your celebration will be big and your bills will be small this holiday. Have a joyful Christmas!
• Your Christmas greetings surely made the holiday more memorable for me. May your Christmas be as happy and plentiful as Santa’s :)
• That was so kind of you to think of me on Christmas. Thank you a lot and may the calories of Christmas disappear by the New Year for you as well :)
• You do have an innate ability to make people feel valued and loved. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas as well.
• Your kind words mean a whole lot to me. Thank you and I hope your holidays are full of good cheer.
• Your delightful Christmas wishes came at the right time and really made my day. Merry Christmas to you too.
• Your heart-touching wishes have added more magic to my Christmas. Happy holidays to you and yours!
• Your words never fail to cheer me up, but next time try sending some real cash since it’s everything I ever wanted from Santa 😋  Merry Christmas, mate!
• Your joyful wish has doubled up my merriment on Christmas and thank you for that. May you be given gifts that make you happy, rather than a fruit cake and tacky Christmas sweaters this year 😆

Bonus: Creative out-of-office messages for the holidays

Have you finally powered your way through that endless to-do list at work, finished tying up loose ends, and are ready to turn off work mode? There’s only one thing left to do — setting up an out-of-office email reply. 

Whether you’re looking for something straight-laced and formal or surprisingly creative and fun, here are some of the best out-of-office Christmas messages for you to steal. 

The professional out-of-office message

Hello!

Thank you for getting in touch. I’m currently out of the office for the holiday until [date].

I’ll reply to your message promptly when I’m back at my desk. If your message is time-sensitive, please contact [name] at [email].

All the best,

The friendly out-of-office message

Season’s Greetings!

Happy holidays, and thanks for your email. I’m out of the office for the holiday and while I won’t be quite as far as the North Pole, I will still be disconnected until [date].

You can expect a reply to your note once the festivities are over and I’m back in the office. 

Thank you for your patience and hope you have a great holiday!

Cheers,

The hilarious out-of-office message

Greetings,

[Your name] is away from the office. In fact, she is currently curled up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate in her hand and a blanket over her lap watching a super cool Netflix show.

So, although I’m sure what you had to tell her was insightful, she’s not going to read it until [date]. 

If you require immediate attention, please contact [name] at [email].

Best wishes for a happy holiday season,

Ready to create Christmas magic for your family, friends, and your favourite people at work?

For those people who matter the most in your life, pairing up a touching Christmas message with a gift as unique as they are might be a good idea. You will find something perfect at Singapore 2024's Christmas Gift Delivery Guide on GiftGood to show your loving parents, siblings, boyfriend, girlfriend, or besties how much you value your relationship with them. 

Happy gifting & may you have the best time this holiday season with your loved ones!