This ultimate list of Christmas sayings is perfect for your holiday crafts, signs, cards and much more! Pin this post to refer to again and again throughout the festive season.
It’s the festive season!
If you have crafts, card-writing, or gift-giving on your to-do list this holiday season, you are probably looking for some Christmas words, sayings and phrases to use.
Sometimes, it can be hard to find the right word or phrase. If you’re anything like me, the right saying often comes when you least expect it. But, sometimes, you need the right words right now.
So, today, we’re sharing lots of Christmas sayings and holiday phrases.
From funny Christmas card messages to Santa sayings, candy cane poems to religious sayings, there’s something here for everyone.
Let’s get started….
Christmas Sayings
Classic Christmas Sayings
- Seasons Greetings
- Merry Christmas
- Peace On Earth
- ‘Tis the Season
- Merry and Bright
- Home for the Holidays
- Merry Kiss-mas!
- Joyeux Noel
- Joy to the World
- I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Secret Santa Sayings
- “May you have the merriest Christmas ever and lots of gifts, too. This holiday wish is coming from your Secret Santa that’s known as ‘You-Don’t-Know-Who’!”
- “This is a gift, especially for you. I’m your Secret Santa, bet you can’t guess who! Accept this gift with a smile on your face, and expect another one soon in its place.”
- “Christmas time has come and it’s time for some fun! I leave a gift and run, Secret Santa week has begun!
- “Nope. Can’t tell. Won’t tell. It is a secret. Just open your gift and enjoy.”
- “Deck the halls with boughs of holly, your Secret Santa sure is jolly. I giddily leave a gift for you, I hope it makes you jolly too.”
- “Who’s your Secret Santa? You may never find out! So you better not pry & you better not pout!”
Funny Christmas Card Messages
- “Oh, deer! Christmas is here!”
- “Have your elf a merry little Christmas.”
- “The holidays are a time to cherish what’s important – friends, family and Christmas cookies.”
- “Merry Christmas! I hope Santa left you some wine.”
- “Eat, drink and be merry!”
- “Christmas is a good excuse to send cards to all my favorite people. Congratulations on retaining your position on my list this year.”
- “Christmas is the season when you buy this year’s gifts with next year’s money.“
- “It’s the most wine-derful time of the year.”
- “Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.” – Andy Borowitz
- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loudly offkey so everyone gets away from you.”
- “Tis the Season to Get Tipsy”
Christmas Card Sayings Religious
- Peace On Earth
- Silent Night
- Away in a Manger
- O Holy Night
- The Weary World Rejoices
- Jesus is the Reason for the Season
- Blessings, Love and Peace to You
Snow Sayings
- Let it Snow
- Dashing Through the Snow
- ‘Tis the Season to be Freezin’
- Walking in a Winter Wonderland
- I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Sweater Weather
- Warm Winter Wishes
Santa Sayings
- HO HO HO!
- You’re my soul Santa
- Don’t Make Me Text Santa
Naughty or Nice Sayings
- Be Naughty! Save Santa the Trip.
- Naughty Is The New Nice
- Just How Good Do I Have To Be?
- It’s All Fun And Games Until Santa Checks The Naughty List
- I Have Been Good-ish This Year
- Dear Santa, Please Define Good
Christmas Sayings for Signs
- Seasons Greetings
- Peace On Earth
- T’was The Night Before Xmas
- ‘Tis the Season
- Home for the Holidays
- Merry Kiss-mas!
- Naughty Is The New Nice
- Running on Caffeine and Christmas Cheer
- Joyeux Noel
- Sleigh Bells Ring
- Joy to the World
- Merry and Bright
- The Elf Made Me Do It
- Sweater Weather
- Warm Winter Wishes
- Just How Good Do I Have To Be?
- Eat, drink and be merry!
- This is As Merry As I Get
- I Run on Coffee and Christmas Cheer
- Let’s Get Lit
- Making Spirits Bright
- Peace on Earth
Christmas Sayings for Dogs
- Paw La La La La
- Dachshund Through the Snow
- Happy Howlidays!
- Fleas Navidad!
- Happy Pawlidays!
- May your days be furry & bright.
- Barkin’ around the Christmas tree
Catchy Christmas Sayings
- Seasons Greetings
- Home for the Holidays
- Merry Kiss-mas!
- Merry and Bright
- Sweater Weather
- Warm Winter Wishes
- ‘Tis the Season to Sparkle
- Merry Blessed Christmas Obsessed
Short Christmas Phrases
- Seasons Greetings
- Peace On Earth
- ‘Tis the Season
- Merry Kiss-mas!
- Let it Snow
- Joyeux Noel
- Sleigh Bells Ring
- Merry and Bright
- Sweater Weather
- Warm Winter Wishes
- Making Spirits Bright
- Sleigh Day
- Holly Jolly Holiday
Funny Christmas Sayings
- It’s the Season to Be Drinking
- I’m Snow Cute
- Naughty is the New Nice
- This is As Merry As I Get
- I Run on Coffee and Christmas Cheer
- Let’s Get Lit
- Dear Santa, Please Define Good
- The Most Wonderful Wine of the Year
- As For Me and My House, We Will Serve Cookies and Cocoa -Christmas 24:7
Snowman Quotes
- ‘Tis the season to be freezin’.
- When a snowflake falls, a snowman somewhere is blowing you a kiss!
- You melt my heart.
- Snow Cute!
- Take time to chase the snowflakes.
- A snowman’s heart never melts.
- Baby, it’s cold outside.
- When life snows you under, make a snowman.
- Some of my best friends are flakes.
- Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.
- I’m Snow Cute.
Christmas Quotes for Teachers
- The best teachers teach from the heart. Thank you for all that you do, everyday! Happy Holidays.
- Your superb teaching is allowing (student’s name) to find out who he is and what he is good at. Thank you for this and we hope you have a Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for being so patient, kind, and caring with (student’s name) this year. We feel so lucky to have had you as their teacher and hope you have a wonderful holiday break.
- Happy Christmas break! You’ve done so much for your students’ this year and we hope you have a relaxing and fun holiday.
- Hip hip hooray! Winter break starts today! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
- (Student’s name) has thrived and grown so much this year. Thank you for all you’ve done for her, and have a Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the best teacher ever!
- Teachers are the real superheroes. Thank you for your hard work this year, and have a great winter holiday.
White Christmas Quotes
This holiday classic has a bunch of fun, Christmas quotes! Here are a few top ones…
“In some ways you’re far superior to my Cocker Spaniel.”
“Well, I’m more the ‘I-don’t-mind-pushing-my-best-friend-into-but-I’m-scared-stiff-when-I-get-anywhere-close-to-it-myselfing’ kind.”
“May all your Christmases be white. Merry Christmas!”
“Vermont must be beautiful this time of year…all that snow!”
“I want you to get married. I want you to have nine children. And if you only spend five minutes a day with each kid, that’s forty-five minutes, and I’d at least have time to go out and get a massage or something.”
“My dear partner, when what’s left of you gets around to what’s left to be gotten, what’s left to be gotten won’t be worth getting, whatever it is you’ve got left.”
Candy Cane Quotes
Looking for the perfect candy cane quote or saying to gift with this classic sweet treat?
We’ve got the best candy cane sayings, such as…
- You’ve earned your stripes this Christmas!
- Hope your holiday season is sweet.
- May your holidays be sweet.
- Sweet but twisted
- You remind me of a candy cane – sweet and a little twisted!
- We were mint to be.
- Candy cane wishes and mistletoe kisses.
- We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.
- I love you more than candy—almost.
- This little gift may not be much, but at least it’s in mint condition!
Looking for more? Check out our Christmas Song Lyrics for more holiday inspiration.
Christmas Sayings – Ultimate List of Christmas Sayings for Cards, Signs & More