250 Short Merry Christmas Sayings for Cards

The art of the Christmas card is still alive and well, so if you’re looking for the right thing to say,  we have gathered all the best short Merry Christmas sayings for cards for you to share. And if you’re looking for short Merry Christmas quotes for cards, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Short Merry Christmas Sayings for Cards

Not even Santa could bring a better friend.

Season’s greetings, said the rosemary to the sage.

Sorry, Santa. We tried.

I hope you love the present you told me to buy for you

Sending you peace, love, and joy this holiday season.

Christmas calories don’t count, right? Let’s eat, drink, and be merry!

If kisses were snowflakes, I’d send you a blizzard.

I’m so grateful to have you as a coworker and a friend. Merry Christmas!

What’s the deal with Noel, anyway? You can’t even spell it with no L.

Call me once the gifts are unwrapped!

Warmest holiday wishes to you!

Your presents is requested.

Have a holly jolly!

“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind.” – Valentine Davies (Miracle on 34th Street)

You light up our life.

I already got my Christmas present. (It’s you!) XXOO

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Christmas that’s merry and bright.

Sending warm holiday hugs and cocoa-filled cuddles your way.

Sleigh my name, sleigh my name.

May you be filled with wonder, this Christmas and always.

What do gingerbread men sleep on? Cookie sheets. Ha-ha-ha and merry Christmas!

“At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year.” – Thomas Tusser

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens

This year, we asked Santa for a babysitter. Hope we were good!

“At Christmas, all roads lead home.” – Marjorie Holmes

Wishing you peace, love, and laughter in the New Year.

Christmas, don’t be late!

I love you from head to mistletoe

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We hope you have a very merry Christmas and enjoy the warmth and magic of the holiday season.

Decking the halls in sparkles

Heartfelt holiday greetings to you and yours!

Making it count because Christmas only comes once a year

Let’s Eat, Drink & Be Merry.

Wishing you pawsitively delightful holidays!

I can’t brie-lieve how cheesy this Christmas card is. As always, spreading love and cheer!

“Love is what is in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” – Anon

May your heart be light!

Let’s go caroling.

Make some time for a long winter’s nap today.

“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken

I have the final sleigh.

May the spirit of Christmas bring you comfort, peace, and happiness.

You had me at ho ho ho

No matter how far apart we are, the warmth of Christmas will bring us closer together.

May the melody and spirit of the holidays fill your home with love and peace.

Enjoy a festive and merry Christmas!

May your holiday be as bright as a starlit night.

All I want for Christmas is food.

Wishing you peace, love, and happiness in the New Year. Champagne is an excellent start. Cheers!

Though we’re far apart, know that you’re in my heart.

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! Merry Christmas!

Remember the reason for the season.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May your regifting practice go undetected this year

So very merry! Warmest wishes from our growing family to yours for a happy holiday season!

May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.

Feliz! Joyeux! Merry!

I hope you’re less like Santa, and visit me more than once a year

See you on New Year’s!

This holiday and always, we wish you much love, health, and joy!

Fuzzy socks and candy cane pops, everyone knows that Christmas rocks.

Christmas is a state of mind.

Joy to the world.

Happy holidays to my favorite coworker.

Our holidays are more joyous knowing you’re part of our world.

Married Christmas! Holiday wishes from the official couple!

Believe in your elf

May your heart be filled with all the joys of the season.

Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental

May your gifts be many, and your returns and exchanges be few

You’re the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year.

I hope we get snowed in together.

Ho Ho Ho! Let it snow!

Have a holly jolly Christmas!

Counting my blessings on Christmas, and one of them is you!

What’s big and jolly and says, “Oh, oh, oh”? Santa Claus walking backwards.

Wishing you all the joys of the season!

Peace, love, and holiday cheer.

I’ll rock around the Christmas tree until 9 p.m.

See you next year!

May joy linger in your heart.

Count your blessings, sing your Christmas carols, and make a wish under the Christmas tree.

Grab your ugly sweater. It’s time to party.

I put so much thought into your gift that it’s now out of stock everywhere. Merry Christmas!

Glad tidings!

“Santa Claus has the right idea – visit people only once a year.” – Victor Borge

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, “Elf”

All I want for Christmas is you.

“Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.” – Hugh Martin

Son of a Nutcracker! It’s Christmas already? Have a good one.

All is calm, all is bright.

I’m grateful for you every day—but especially at Christmastime.

Wishing you sanity and a strong drink this holiday season!

May the joy of Christmas fill you every day of the year!

Let’s make it a December to remember.

Cheers to another successful year!

Hope your day is filled with Hallmark Christmas movies.

Leave a little sparkle wherever you go

Sleigh my name, sleigh my name

Thanks for keeping me sane this year!

Dear Santa: This isn’t what it looks like

Tis the season for love and laughter.

Wishing you the best this season and always! Happy holidays.

“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken

Let’s go to the kitchen and whisk everyone a merry Christmas

Warm wishes for a happy holiday.

Christmas is Claus for celebration!

All I want for Christmas is you (and maybe some Christmas cookies, too)

May all your sweaters be ugly and bright!

You’re my favorite person to binge Christmas movies with by the fire.

You know it’s Christmas when your wallet is empty but your heart is full

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Working with you is the best gift.

Have a magical holiday season!

Happy Holidays! Let the bingeing begin!

A mistle-toast to the holiday season.

Keeping you in our hearts this holiday season, and always!

Thinking of you on this Christmas Day.

“It’s all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list.” – Anon

A Christmas Conspiracy: Olive, the other reindeer…

Merry Kiss-mas, my love.

Merry Christmas. We’re so lucky to have you in our lives.

Meet me under the mistletoe.

Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental.

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas.

Christmas is full of miracles. You’re one.

Wishing you a festive season wrapped in love and topped with joy!

Merry everything and a happy always.

Deck the halls and spread the joy.

Cheers to eggnog by the fire, warm holiday memories, and you.

Wishing you peace and happiness in this festive season.

Celebrate the light of the world.

“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.” – Kin Hubbard

Like Frosty, I melt for you. Merry Christmas, my love.

A round of Santa-plause, please.

Season’s greetings, from our house to yours!

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Let’s hope it’s a good one with a much-needed beer.

Christmas cheer? I thought I heard Christmas beer.

You’re my favorite Christmas present this year.

Have a jolly holiday.

Wishing you love, light, and laughter for Christmas and the New Year too!

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with those you hold dear.

‘Tis the season to sparkle

May your days be merry and your heart be light.

Happy everything this holiday season.

‘Tis the season for leftovers and stretchy pants. Best wishes during this delicious time.

“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” – Charles N Barnard

Sending you Christmas cheer!

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year!

You light up my life like a Christmas tree.

Let’s get merry and bright!

“It’s Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” – W. T. Ellis

My love for you shines brighter than the lights on the tree.

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and in the New Year.

Sending you light and laughter this Christmas.

You know you’re getting old when Santa starts looking younger. Have a youthful Christmas!

Sending you comfort and joy.

How do Christmas trees get ready for a party? They spruce up!

May your Christmas be filled with less family drama than a Netflix series.

Every Christmas is merrier because you’re a part of it, my forever friend.

Christmas comes but once a year, but when it comes, it better bring good beer

What do you do when you find your perfect Christmas tree? You put a star on it.

Warmest blessings on Christmas Day.

Have a holly Dolly Christmas.

Happy holidays from our family to yours.

May your holidays be as lovely as they look on Instagram

Ho, ho, ho? More like ha, ha, ha!

Cheers to the New Year!

Warm and cozy holiday wishes.

Number 1 on the naughty list.

Hope Santa was good to you this year!

Santa puts you on the naughty list if he has just claus.

Merry Christmas with lots of love!

Heard you were back on the naughty list this year!

What a wonderful year! Enjoy your break.

Christmas is coming

Season’s Greetings!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Joyeux Noel

Have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Peace, good will, and happiness for you at Christmas and always.

The gift of your friendship is my favorite Christmas present.

Hope you have a remember-forever-and-ever-and-ever-and-ever kind of holiday

Sending you all the merry Christmas wishes!

May your joy be big and your bills be small!

Drink up, Grinches! It’s Christmas

Santa isn’t the only one who sleighs.

Be naughty, save Santa the trip

Find joy in the little things this Christmas.

Enjoy a restful holiday with your family.

Forget the 12 days of Christmas. I’ll just take the golden ring!

Meet you under the mistletoe.

Snowflake kisses and candy cane wishes.

Laughing all the way.

It’s all fun and games ’till Santa checks the naughty list

“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere

Today, I will sleigh Christmas!

May the lights of Christmas be your guide, and the Christmas carols fill you with cheer.

Fleece Navidad.

The gift of love, of joy, of peace… May all these and more be yours this Christmas.

“Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home.” – Carol Nelson

Happy holidays to you and yours.

I’m one cookie away from filling out the Santa suit.

Happy “Let’s Circle Back to That in the New Year” to all who celebrate.

All I want for Christmas is see the link to my wish list

Hope you enjoy this “elfie” from us

Warm wishes for a happy holiday.

For you, at Christmas time: a wish for happiness, warmth, and love.

Ooooooh. We thought you said, “Christmas BEER.”

Let’s make some Christmas magic.

May your days be merry and your heart be light as a snowflake.

From our home to yours, we hope you have a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Let’s get lit! (The tree, that is.)

‘Tis the season to be freezin’

May your holidays be filled with love and laughter!

Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. (In other words, Merry Christmas.)

May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories.

Prancer’s motto: Prance like nobody’s watching.

Dear Santa…can you please define “nice?”

It’s people like you that make Christmas so special and meaningful. Thank you.

Getting more lit than the Christmas tree

Happy ho-ho-holidays.

When I count the blessings of my life, I count you twice!

’Tis the season to sparkle and shine

Sharing the season together is the greatest gift of all!

All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies.

Raising a glass of eggnog to you!

Wishing you and your family a merry and bright Christmas.

Merry Christmas to the person who makes my winter days a little bit warmer.

All I want for Christmas is you… and cookies… and hot chocolate

We don’t normally dress up, but hey, it’s Christmas!

Santa ho ho hopes you’ve been good this year

There are many gifts under the Christmas tree, but the best one is you!

Claus I said so!

Wishing you peace and joy on Christmas Day.

Merry merry!

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red

“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber

When in doubt, add more sparkle

I put the “ho” in “ho, ho, ho!”

How’d you do this year—lump of coal again?

Have a joyful Christmas!

Get ready for your heart to grow three sizes.

Spreading holiday love this festive season!

Here’s to a magical holiday.

Sugar and spice make the holidays nice

Time to jingle bell rock.

Treat yo’elf this Christmas.

It’s the most wine-derful time of the year

Have an elf-tastic Christmas full of merry moments.

May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us!

“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” – Gary Allan

Yule be fit to be tied when you find out you aren’t getting any presents.

All I want for Christmas is you.

Thinking of you this season and wishing you a joyful holiday.

Christmas Eve is the one night I’m looking forward to morning

Hope Santa brought you more than socks and underwear.

The greatest gift of all this holiday season is a loving family and close friends.

“You know you’re getting old when Santa starts looking younger.” – Robert Paul

Tis the season to be jolly.

Bundled with joy. Merry Christmas from the [name] family!

So that is it for our list of Short Merry Christmas Sayings for Cards. We hope you found the perfect one for you!

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