The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to show your loved ones how much you care than with a heartfelt message? Write it on a greeting card or use one to caption a photo book to add a personal touch.

If you don't know where to start, look at these 100 creative Christmas wishes for inspiration.

Heartfelt Christmas wishes for children

Children look forward to tearing open holiday cards and gifts. Why not write something whimsical or sweet to cherish? Here are a few examples of Christmas wishes for children of all ages:

May the happiness of Christmas be with you. Merry Christmas, little angel.
May Santa give you something special and make this Christmas the best one yet.
I pray that your life is filled with love and good luck. Have a lovely Christmas.
May all your wishes come true this Christmas, dear child. Merry Christmas!
May this Christmas spread more light and happiness to everyone around you.
You are more colorful than the festival of Christmas, little queen. Wishing you a happy Christmas.
A silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love. A blessed Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas! You’re cuter than an elf on the shelf.
Santa’s here, my little dear, with Christmas gifts for you. And since you’ve been so good this year, we bought a few for you, too!
Christmas castles in the sky are dusting us with snow. The more you play, the more you smile, the more the magic grows.
Hope your day is filled with love. And chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
This Christmas is going to be the best one yet – I just know it! Wishing you a very merry Christmas.”
Santa’s heard what a wonderful boy/girl you’ve been this year, and he’s already started packing his sleigh. Merry Christmas to the nicest kid on the nice list!

Creative Christmas wishes for friends

It’s hard to express how much you adore your friend. They add spice to your life and make the hard times easier. This year, tell them how special they are by writing heartfelt holiday greetings.

Here are 13 notes to get you started:

On this special day, I wish you serenity and love! May magic and miracles come to you, may joy and happiness reign in your home, may your friends be with you, and may all evil be gone. Have a good Christmas, my dear friend.
My greatest Christmas present is to have you by my side.
I wish you a year full of joy and blessings. May peace be with you.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I wish you good times at home full of laughter and joy.
The joy of this holy festival will fill your life with eternal happiness.
I’m so lucky to receive the best present year after year: You!
I hope this Christmas is your most magical yet and that the magic carries over to the new year, too.
I can’t imagine the holidays without you. Thank you for being my greatest gift.
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” —Winston Churchill
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” —Peg Bracken
Amidst the soulful Christmas carols, may this season grant you many uncountable wishes and may your heart be full of contentment.
Having you as my friend makes me feel as if it's Christmas every day.
Christmas is a time when we take stock of our blessings and reach out to those who have touched our lives. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend.

Witty and punny Christmas messages

A wise person once said, “Being good for goodness' sake was not enough motivation.” Perhaps they were right. If you know someone who likes to have a cheeky giggle, send them one of the following witty Christmas messages in a funny Christmas card.

Please note: Christmas is canceled. Apparently, you told Santa you have been good this year… He died laughing.
Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small.
Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases.
Merry Christmas! Don’t worry, this card has been SANTA-tized!
Merry Christmas, aren’t you glad you married your favorite gift?
Merry Christmas! Hope you didn’t spend too much — unless, of course, it’s on a gift I want.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Allegedly.
Merry Christmas! You sleigh me.
Forget the garland, I’m in it for the swag.
There’s only one Christmas spirit and I just poured it into a glass.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but rosé will do in a pinch. Happy holidays!
Happy holi-bae!
“We are opening the presents now. Not later. Now. Why? We’re adults and we can open our presents WHENEVER WE WANT!” —Gus, “The Ref”

Christmas wishes for pet lovers

This year, design a dog Christmas card for the pet lover in your life and seal it with a cute and funny quote.

We wish you a Meowy Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Have a pawsitively spectacular Christmas!
Have a wonderful dog-gone holiday!
Deck the howls with mounds of Milkbones!
Happy holidays! Don’t forget to leave Santa Paws a plate of milk bones under the tree.
Happy holidays! You’re the cat’s meow.
Have a purr-fect Christmas day!
Hoppy Holidays!
Barking around the Christmas tree. Have a happy holiday!
Christmas wishes and doggy kisses!
It’s that time of year again. Santa Paws is coming to town!
Unleash the joy this holiday!
Merry Christmas! I licked the envelope. Love Fido

Christmas wishes for foodies

This year, send your family and friends a fresh batch of food-related Merry Christmas wishes!

Here are a dozen to get you cooking:

Seasons Meatings!
A piece on Earth! And to all, a good slice!
Guac’in around the Christmas tree. Have a chippy holiday!
Seasonings greetings! Keep it spicy this holiday!
Happy hot cocoa season!
Happy Hollandays!
Seasons greetings and happy Challah-days!
Happy taco-days!
Happy holidays! Let it dough! Let it dough! Let it dough!
Seasons Eatings!
All I want Pho Christmas is you!
We wish you a Merry Chipmas!

Musical Christmas greeting lyrics

If you’re running out of unconventional Christmas card ideas, turn to music. Holiday songs are heartwarming, and everyone has at least one favorite. Choose a line from your favorite carol, or skim the selections below for inspiration.

“Rockin' around the Christmas tree, let the Christmas spirit ring. Later we'll have some pumpkin pie, and we'll do some caroling.” —Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
“Just look outside at all that snow. Got the Christmas spirit, ho ho ho!” —Christmas Gift Rap
“I won’t ask for much this Christmas. I won’t even wish for snow. And I’m just gonna keep on waiting, underneath the mistletoe.” —All I Want for Christmas Is You
“Holidays are joyful, there’s always something new. But every day’s a holiday, when I’m near to you.” —Merry Christmas, Darling
“Christmas Eve will find me, where the love light gleams. I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” —I’ll Be Home for Christmas
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.” —Winter Wonderland
“Come and trim my Christmas tree, with some decorations bought at Tiffany. I really do believe in you, let’s see if you believe in me.” —Santa Baby
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.” —Joy to the World
“There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow.” —It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
“Merry Christmas, baby, sure do treat me nice. You bought me all those good ol' presents, I love you, baby, rest of my life.” —Merry Christmas, Baby
“The mood is right, the spirits up. We’re here tonight, and that’s enough. Simply having a wonderful Christmas time.” —Wonderful Christmas Time
“What a bright time, it’s the right time, to rock the night away.” —Jingle Bell Rock

Christmas wishes for different cultures

Every country has its way of greeting one another during the holiday season. It’s common practice in America to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays,” but in other countries, these phrases are translated into their native tongue.

Here are 12 ways to spread the joy of Christmas around the world.

United Kingdom – “Happy Christmas!”
Navajo Tribe – “Nizhónígo Késhmish!” (Beautiful Christmas)
Australia – “Have a good Chrissie!”
Mexico – “Feliz Navidad!” (Merry Christmas)
Ireland – “Nollaig shona duit!” (Happy Holiday)
France – “Joyeux Noël!” (Happy Christmas)
Romania – “Crăciun Fericit!” (Merry Christmas)
India – “Shubh Krismas!” (Happy Christmas)
China – “Shèng dàn kuài lè” (圣诞快乐)(Merry Christmas)
Philippines – “Maligayang Pasko!” (Merry Christmas)
Tonga – “Kilisimasi Fiefia” (Happy Christmas)
Rwanda – “Noheli nziza!” (Happy Christmas)

Video messages and e-card greetings

Video messages and e-card greetings are easy to make when you want personalized Christmas wishes. And the best part is that you can send them to people in seconds.

Here's a list of messages to include in your digital greetings:

“Greetings to you during this bright time of year!”
“Here’s to a cheerful present, a well-remembered past, and a prosperous year ahead.”
“Wishing you all the joy, peace, and love this time of year brings.”
“May you experience the light of laughter, the warmth of love, and the joy of gratitude this season.”
“May the peace and joy of Christmas live in your heart all year long.”
“Christmas is forever—not just for one day. For loving, sharing, and giving are not to put away.” —Norman Wesley Brooks
“To our team: We are grateful for your hard work, your loyalty, and your faith in our business. Happy Holidays!”
“Happy holidays to our clients, and cheers to an even better year to come!”
“Merry Christmas to a team that makes this office merry and bright!”
“Happy holidays! I hope this season is filled with bright blessings and new memories that will stay with you for years to come.”
“Merry Christmas and happy holidays, [name]. May the closeness of friends and the comfort of home renew your spirits this season.”
“This time of year, our thoughts turn gratefully to our customers, partners, and suppliers who make our success possible. We thank you for all that you do and wish you the best this holiday season and beyond.”

DIY Christmas greetings

You know what you want to say and how you want to say it, but those store-bought cards never hit the mark. The good news is you can create perfect Christmas card from scratch.

Here are a few ideas:

Design a postcard: Print a photo on card stock and use the back to handwrite unique Merry Christmas messages.
Craft a Christmas card with Mixbook Studios: Browse the Christmas cards to find the perfect template. Then, click PERSONALIZE to choose your image, font, background, and stickers. Add gold foil to reflect the holiday spirit.
Upcycle your Christmas card: If you already have a plain Christmas card, add your creative flare by drawing borders around it. Use a metallic pen to make the lines stand out.
Create a forever card: Design a metal Christmas card using Mixbook Studios. To get started, choose your image and overlay your text. These aluminum prints are scratchproof with a glossy finish.

May your days be merry and bright

Are you excited to get started on your Christmas card project? Mixbook Studios makes it fun and easy.

Turn your ideas into tangible memorabilia like photo books or canvases. Or design Christmas cards to send to the ones you love. Mixbook Studio’s user-friendly interface makes designing a breeze regardless of what you choose to create.

Get started today by creating a Mixbook account and uploading your favorite images.