Once all of the shopping is done, the gifts are wrapped, and the Christmas feast is planned, it’s time to take a moment to sit down and write some heartfelt Christmas messages for friends and loved ones. Of course, that’s easier said than done! Sometimes you can turn on the holiday tunes and sit in front of a box of beautiful Christmas cards with your favorite pen, but the words just won’t come. In that case, turn to these Christmas wishes to help express your feelings.
These Christmas quotes can even be used to decorate the inside or outside of your letters. (Check out our Christmas Bible verses, religious Christmas quotes, and Santa quotes for more inspiration!) If you’re in the market for something a little shorter or more casual—say, a Christmas caption for Instagram, or just something to say to your friends when you exchange gifts with them. We can help with that too. Succinct, meaningful words like “When I count the blessings of my life, I count you twice,” and “No matter how far we are, the warmth of Christmas will bring us closer together” might just have your unsuspecting recipient tearing up.
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Oprah Winfrey
“May this season find you among those you love, sharing in the twin glories of generosity and gratitude.”
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Freya Stark
“Christmas is not an external event at all, but a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.”
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Maya Angelou, Amazing Peace
“We clap hands and welcome the Peace of Christmas.
We beckon this good season to wait a while with us.”
4
Valentine Davies
“Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.”
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Spirit of Christmas
“May the true spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.”
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God’s Love
“Wishing you a season that’s merry and bright with the light of God’s love.”
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David Cameron
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“Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.”
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Light and Laughter
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May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.
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Nora Roberts
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“Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.”
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White Christmas
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Merry Christmas, and may all your Christmases be white!
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Alexander Smith
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“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.”
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For You, at Christmas
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For you, at Christmas time: a wish for happiness, warmth, and love.
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Tom Baker
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“Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago.”
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Unconditional Love
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Wishing you peace, joy, and unconditional love at Christmas and always.
15
Taylor Caldwell
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“And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone.”
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People Like You
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It’s people like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you.
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Ann Garnett Schultz
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“Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed.”
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Thinking of You
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Thinking of you this season and wishing you a joyful holiday.
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Zuzu Bailey, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
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“Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.”
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Cheers To…
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Cheers to eggnog by the fire, warm holiday memories, and you.
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Brighter Than the Lights
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My love for you shines brighter than the lights on the tree.
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A Magical Season
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Have a magical holiday season!
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Phillips Brooks
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“The world has grown weary through the years, but at Christmas, it is young.”
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Dr. Seuss
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“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.”
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Favorite Present
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You’re my favorite Christmas present this year.
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Forever Friend
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Every Christmas is merrier because you’re a part of it, my forever friend.
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Will Ferrell, Elf
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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”
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Unknown
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“Peace, good will, and happiness for you at Christmas and always.”
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Winston Churchill
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“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.”
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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You’re the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year.
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The Polar Express
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“Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.”
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Love, Joy, Peace
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The gift of love, of joy, of peace… May all these and more be yours this Christmas.
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Edward Pola & George Wyle
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
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You’re a Miracle
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Christmas is full of miracles. You’re one.
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Norman Wesley Brooks
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“Christmas is forever, not for just one day. For loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away.”
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The Gift of Friendship
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The gift of your friendship is my favorite Christmas present.
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Deborah Whipp
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“Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance—each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.”
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Grateful for You
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I’m grateful for you every day—but especially at Christmastime.
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Carrie Fisher
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“I don’t think Christmas is necessarily about things. It’s about being good to one another.
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A Little Bit Warmer
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Merry Christmas to the person who makes my winter days a little bit warmer.
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Spirit of the Holidays
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May the melody and spirit of the holidays fill your home with love and peace.
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Merry Little Christmas
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
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W.T. Ellis
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“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”
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Christmas Joys
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Count your blessings, sing your Christmas carols, open your gifts, and make a wish under the Christmas tree.
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Charles M. Schultz
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“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”
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The Gift of Christmas
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There are many gifts under the Christmas tree, but the best one is you!
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Marjorie Holmes
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“At Christmas, all roads lead home.”
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Christmas Cheer
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May the lights of Christmas be your guide, and the Christmas carols fill you with cheer.
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Helen Steiner Rice
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“Peace on Earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.”
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Christmas Warmth
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No matter how far we are, the warmth of Christmas will bring us closer together.
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Norman Vincent Peale
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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”
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The Light of Christmas
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You light up my life like a Christmas tree.
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J.L.W. Brooks
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“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.”
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Christmas Blessings
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When I count the blessings of my life, I count you twice!
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Taylor Caldwell
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“This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.”
MADISON ALCEDO Assistant Editor
Madison Alcedo was the Assistant Editor at WomansDay.com and Redbookmag.com.
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