Merry Christmas Wishes, Quotes and Messages for Friends

Send your dear friends warm Christmas wishes with creative sayings and heartfelt messages! Discover one-liners as unique as your friends to spread holiday cheer.

Christmas Quotes For Friends

The following quotes are ideal for any holiday card. Personalize your Christmas card this year with a favorite family photo, and choose a quote from the list below to make it even more special.

• “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
• “Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.” – Washington Irving
• “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell
• Jingle ladies rock.
• Deck the halls with friendship.
• Happy holidays to my sleigh rides or die.
• Merry Christmas to my closest companions.
• Merry Christmas to my very best ho-ho-homies!
• May you experience a magical Christmas, my dear friend.
• There's no greater joy than being in the presence of friends.
• Can't wait to celebrate Christmas with my fab-yule-mas friends!
• May your friendship cup runneth over with cheer this — and every year.
• There's no better Christmas present than being in the presence of friends.
• “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken
• “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
• “I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending.” – Fred Rogers
• “Christmas Day is in our grasp, as long as we have hands to clasp! Christmas Day will always be, just as long, as we have we! Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand!” –Dr. Seuss
• “T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” – Clement Clarke Moore
• “The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, and its soul full of music breaks the air, when the song of angels is sung.” – Phillips Brooks

Merry Christmas Short Wishes

If you're sending a photo Christmas card, a short Christmas wish is the perfect touch to complement a festive picture of you and your family. Pro tip: Consider the message you want to include before taking your holiday photos, so you can capture a shot that perfectly matches the spirit of your greeting!

• Merry Christmas from a friend who loves you dearly.
• May your Christmas shine brightly with joy and goodwill!
• May Santa bring you all the best presents. Merry Christmas!
• Merry Christmas my friend! Wishing you a day full of love, peace, and happiness!
• You are a blessing to my life. Happy Holidays!
• Wishing you so much joy this holiday season!
• May all your days be merry and bright.
• Eat, drink, and be merry!
• Don we now our ugly sweaters… Let's party! Happy Holidays!
• Christmas is the only time of year in which one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks. Enjoy!
• Wishing you a white Christmas! (And when you run out of white, just open a bottle of red).
• MX BFF
• Sleigh, bestie
• Happy pal-i-days
• Merry bestie-mas
• Happy bro-holidays
• Homeboy holidays
• Happy homie-days
• Merry XMAS, LYLAS (love you like a sister)
• Merry Christmas, mate
• Homie for the holidays
• You’re a gift in my life. And not the kind I’d return for store credit. Merry Christmas!
• A Christmas reminder: Don’t try to borrow any money from elves ... they're always a little short. Have a Merry Christmas!
• Wishing you hope, peace and lots of Christmas cookies this holiday season!
• They say the best Christmas gifts come from the heart … but cash and gift cards do wonders too! Happy Holidays!
• Remember, Santa is watching. Everything. Yes, even that. Anyway, Merry Christmas!
• Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small.
• This holiday season, let’s make it a point to cherish what’s truly important in our lives: cookies.
• I told Santa you were good this year and sent him a link to your Pinterest board. Merry Christmas to you!
• This Christmas, may your family be functional and all your batteries be included.
• Merry Christmas! I put so much thought into your gift that now it's too late to get it.
• Please note: Christmas is canceled. Apparently, you told Santa you have been good this year … he died laughing.
• Is it just me, or does Santa look younger every year?
• Christmas is mostly for children. But we adults can enjoy it too, until the credit card bills arrive.

Meaningful Christmas Wishes

• May the Christmas Season bring only happiness and joy to you and your family.
• The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.
• Wishing you a season full of light and laughter for you and your family.
• Best wishes for a joyous Christmas filled with love, happiness and prosperity!
• May all that is beautiful, meaningful and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year!
• Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the happiness your holiday can hold!
• May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter.
• I hope the magic of Christmas fills every corner of your heart and home with joy — now and always.
• Our family wishes you love, joy and peace … today, tomorrow and always.
• May your family have a holiday season that is full of wonderful surprises, treats and nonstop laughter.
• Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best this holiday season!
• Wishing you a Christmas that's merry and bright!
• We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday season.
• I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness.
• Merry Christmas with lots of love.
• I hope your Christmas is filled with joy this year!
• Happy Holidays! I hope all of your Christmas wishes come true.

Christmas Messages for friends

For friends who are like family, a heartfelt yet casual message is the perfect way to show them how much they mean to you.

• “Merry Christmas! You’ve been the best part of this year. (Well, you and snacks.) Here’s to more laughs, fewer bad decisions (or maybe more!), and plenty of good times ahead.”

• “Happy holidays to my ride-or-die. Thanks for always having my back and knowing exactly how to make me laugh. Hope your Christmas is as awesome as you are!”

• “Merry Christmas to the friend who makes life way more fun. I couldn’t have survived this year without you — and I wouldn’t have wanted to, either!”

• “Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with great vibes, good people, and good times.”

• Happy holidays! Hope your season is filled with just the right amount of chaos, laughs, and corny holiday sweaters.”

• “Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping Santa brings you all the good stuff — and maybe a break from the holiday madness.”

• “It’s been too long! I miss having your vibes in my life. Merry Christmas, and let’s make this the year we actually get to see each other.”

• “Thinking of you this Christmas and all the great times we’ve shared. Hope your holidays are as fun and wonderful as you are. Let’s catch up soon!”

• “Merry Christmas! Hope your holiday season is full of laughter and good memories. You’ll always hold a special place in my heart.”

• “I always think of the most important people in my life at this time of year, and that includes you.  Sending you lots of love and hoping your Christmas is amazing. Let’s talk soon.”

• “Merry Christmas from across the miles! Missing you tons and raising a glass to all the good times we’ve shared. Can’t wait to catch up soon!”

• “Happy holidays to the friend who makes the distance feel smaller. Hope your Christmas is as wonderful as you are, and here’s to making new memories in the new year (even if they’re mostly virtual!)”

• “Even though we’re far apart, you’re one of the best gifts in my life. Sending you love, laughter, and this cheesy holiday card.”

• “Merry Christmas! May your holidays be filled with burnt cookies, questionable gift choices, and a sprinkle of family drama.”

• “Happy holidays to the friend who always knows how to make me laugh — even when the eggnog is terrible and your Christmas sweater is even uglier than last year. Let’s make 2024 just as ridiculous!”

• “Here’s to a Christmas that’s full of laughs and chaos — just like us! Hope your holidays are as fun as that time we [insert your funniest shared memory].