Christmas card messages for friends: 35 ideas (funny and sweet)
Quick answer
For friends, mention something you did together this year, add an inside joke if you have one, and wish them a good Christmas. 'Merry Christmas! Still not over that karaoke night. Here's to more terrible decisions in the new year.'
For your best friend
- Merry Christmas to the person who's seen me at my worst and stuck around.
- You're the best present I ever got. Don't let it go to your head.
- Thank you for every voice note, every rant and every laugh this year.
- Merry Christmas! Same time next year, same ridiculous jumpers.
- I'd share my last roast potato with you. That's love.
Funny Christmas messages for friends
- Merry Christmas! I got you nothing, but I said it with love.
- Eat, drink and be merry. Then text me the gossip.
- Have a holly jolly Christmas and try not to argue over the board games.
- Wishing you a Christmas full of food and zero family questions about your love life.
- Merry Christmas! Let's never speak of the office party.
- You're on Santa's nice list. Barely.
- All I want for Christmas is for you to finally return my jumper.
Heartfelt messages
- This year was better because you were in it.
- Thank you for being there when it mattered.
- Grateful for you, this Christmas and always.
- Our friendship is my favourite tradition.
- However far apart we are, you're always close.
For old friends you don't see much
- It's been too long. Let's fix that in the new year.
- Thinking of you this Christmas and all the good old days.
- Merry Christmas! Still the funniest person I know.
- No matter how long it's been, it's like no time has passed.
For new friends
- So glad we met this year. Merry Christmas!
- Here's to the start of a great friendship.
- Merry Christmas! Thanks for making this year more fun.
For group chats
- Merry Christmas to my favourite group of idiots.
- To the group chat that got me through this year: thank you.
- Merry Christmas! Who's hosting New Year's?
- Here's to us: still friends, still chaotic.
Short and simple
- Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
- Love and festive cheer to you and yours.
- Have a wonderful Christmas!
- Cheers to you this Christmas.
- Warmest wishes for the holidays.
- Merry everything!
- Season's greetings, friend.
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Questions
What do you write in a Christmas card to a friend?
Mention something you did together this year, add an inside joke if you have one, and wish them a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
What's a funny Christmas message for a friend?
Try: 'Merry Christmas! I got you nothing, but I said it with love.' or 'You're on Santa's nice list. Barely.'