Christmas is a time of joy, love, and togetherness. Whether you’re sending cards to family, friends, or colleagues, A thoughtfully written card can warm hearts and brighten days, even if it’s just a few words long. If you’re looking for inspiration, here’s a collection of short Christmas quotes that will bring warmth and joy to any card. In this post, we’ve gathered the best to inspire your holiday greetings.
These short Christmas quotes convey your sentiments in just a few words and fit beautifully in cards with limited writing space. They are great because short phrases often leave a lasting impression.
Best Short Christmas Quotes for Cards
1. “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber
2. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, Elf
3. “May your days be merry and bright.” – Irving Berlin
4. “Peace on Earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” – Helen Steiner Rice
5. “Merry everything and happy always.”
6. “Peace on Earth, goodwill to all.”
7. “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber
8. “It’s not what’s under the tree that matters, but who’s around it.”
9. “You’re the holly to my jolly!”
10. “All I want for Christmas is you.”
11. “Wrapped in love, delivered with care.”
12. “Christmas is better when we’re together.”
13. “May your days be merry and bright!”
14. “The magic of Christmas never ends, and its greatest gift is family.”
15. “Believe in the magic of Christmas.”
16. “Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes.”
17. “Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.” – David Cameron
18. “Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
19. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W.C. Jones
20. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
21. “Wishing you and your family all the love and happiness this Christmas season. May your days be merry and bright!”
Religious Christmas Quotes
1. “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men.” – Luke 2:14
2. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” – Isaiah 9:6
3. “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” – Traditional Carol
4. “The magic of Christmas is not in the presents but in His presence.”
5. “Joy to the world, the Lord has come!”
6. “May the light of Christ bring you peace this Christmas.”
7. “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men.” – Luke 2:14
8. “Jesus is the reason for the season.”
9. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” – Isaiah 9:6
10. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” – Luke 2:14
11. “May the joy of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the wise men be yours this Christmas.”
12. “Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings to the world.”
13. “The light of the world has come to chase away the darkness.” – John 8:12
14. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere
15. “God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.” – Pope Francis
16. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
17. “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” – Winston Churchill
18. “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” – C.S. Lewis
19. “Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” – Thomas S. Monson
20. “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day.” – Helen Steiner Rice
21. “The birth of Jesus is the sunrise in the Bible.” – Henry Van Dyke
22. “Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.” – Pope Francis
23. “Let us keep Christmas beautiful without a thought of greed.” – Ann Garnett Schultz
24. “May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with peace and joy. Blessings to you and your loved ones.”
Funny Quotes to Share with Friends
1. “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. But if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red.”
2. “Santa Claus has the right idea: visit people only once a year.” – Victor Borge
3. “Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year. Okay, most of the time. Once in a while. Never mind, I’ll buy my own presents.”
4. “Dear Santa, I can explain!”
5. “Christmas calories don’t count.”
6. “Be naughty. Save Santa the trip.”
7. “Santa’s workshop is proof that elves are essential workers.”
8. “Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, and Batteries not Included.”
9. “What I like about Christmas is that you can make people forget the past with the present.” – Don Marquis
10. “Christmas is a time when you get homesick, even when you’re home.” – Carol Nelson
11. “The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.” – George Carlin
12. “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.” – Shirley Temple
13. “Christmas is a magical time of year… I just watched all my money magically disappear.”
14. “The one thing women don’t want to find in their stockings on Christmas morning is their husband.” – Joan Rivers
15. “Hope Santa brings you everything on your list — especially the wine! Cheers to a great holiday.”
Short Christmas quotes can transform your cards into cherished keepsakes. Whether you’re aiming for heartfelt, funny, or spiritual, there’s a perfect quote for every message. Use these suggestions to spread festive cheer and make your holiday greetings unforgettable. Start writing your cards today and let these quotes be your guide! Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest.
Merry Christmas!
