Christmas and Advent are fast approaching, and with them the time when we show our loved ones how much they mean to us. But what if we can't find the right words?
Then you've come to the right place. Here you'll find the most beautiful Christmas texts and sayings. These are perfect for cards, short WhatsApp messages, and even as an extra touch to gifts!
What should I write for Christmas?
To give you an idea of what you can include in your Christmas greetings, we have a few tips for you here. Feel free to use them to write your own Christmas greetings or let them inspire you.
Short introduction and speech
Start your Christmas greetings with a short introduction and address the person you want to congratulate directly. You are also welcome to use nicknames here, as this makes the text more personal.
Reference to gifts, gratitude, time with family
In the middle section, you have the freedom to choose from several typical topics, such as a reference to
- Christmas presents ("I hope that all your Christmas presents are under the tree,"
- Gratitude (“I am so incredibly grateful to have you in my life”)
- or time with the family ("Enjoy this Christmas season with your loved ones by your side").
Wishes for the future and a peaceful Christmas
Finally, you can wish everyone all the best and a peaceful Christmas as a farewell. Your Christmas greetings are now ready!
The best Christmas sayings for family and friends
Christmas is approaching, but your creativity is waning? If so, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find 100 great sayings, quotes, and texts about Christmas for your family and friends.
These are perfect for Christmas cards, text messages, WhatsApp messages, and gifts.
Wish your loved ones a wonderful Christmas season—you're sure to find what you're looking for here!
Funny Christmas sayings and Christmas greetings
"Ho, ho, ho... We wish you
warm and cozy –
bright and contemplative –
heavenly peaceful –
angelic –
high-calorie –
and reindeer-filled Christmas."
by Unknown
Around Christmas time, it seems crazy, suddenly no one is depressed anymore. Everyone is happy, laughing, in a good mood, which amazes me every year. Where is this cheerfulness during the rest of the year? Then it hits me: it's because of the mulled wine, of course!
by Unknown
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"I am little Saint Nicholas, but unfortunately I am not standing in front of your house. So I am sending you a handful of magic stars from far away. Merry Christmas!"
by Unknown
Food, presents, and mulled wine into the night—
That's how we celebrate Christmas!
Cookies, music, and lots of joy,
Celebrating together with so many people.
Every year I look forward to this time
and every year there's a new Christmas dress."
by Unknown
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"What's that under the Christmas tree?
It's presents, I can hardly believe it!
Even though I'm all grown up,
I'm still as excited as a child.
But today I realized:
Even after dinner, the gift-giving is still wonderful!
Father: "Fritzchen, please light the Christmas tree!"
After a while, Fritzchen asks: "Dad, the candles too?"
by Unknown
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"Oh, I don't know what to get my beloved wife for Christmas," says one friend to the other.
"Then just ask her," his friend encourages him.
"I didn't want to spend that much."
by Unknown
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"Christmas cards here, Christmas cards there.
Give us the gift, what else are we here for?"
by Unknown
Contemplative Christmas sayings to ponder
"Time to be silent, to listen, to reflect. Only those who master tranquility can still see the wonders that the spirit of Christmas gives to people."
by Unknown
"I wish you...
time to reminisce about yesterday; time to find peace here and now; and time to make new plans for tomorrow."
by Unknown
Profound Christmas greetings
"Christmas is based on a beautiful and deliberate paradox: that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home."
by G.K. Chesterton
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The rooms were completely silent as the pages were gently turned and the winter sun came in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting.
by Louisa May Alcott
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"If you don't want to be my Valentine, I'll hang myself from your Christmas tree."
by Ernest Hemingway
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Freshly cut Christmas trees that smell of stars, snow, and pine resin—take a deep breath and fill your soul with winter night.
by John J. Geddes
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Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you have a Christmas tree in your living room.
by Nora Roberts
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"Christmas is the day that holds all time together."
by Alexander Smith
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"Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by passing on the light of love to those who need it most."
by Ruth Carter Stapleton
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Some Christmas tree decorations not only sparkle and shine, they also represent a gift of love that was given long ago.
by Tom Baker
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"Santa Claus is anyone who loves others and tries to make them happy; who gives of themselves through thoughts, words, or deeds in every gift they give."
by Edwin Osgood Grover
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"Probably the reason we all go crazy at Christmas time with endless, unrestrained, and often silly gift buying is that we don't really know how to put our love into words."
by Harlan Müller
Christmas sayings for grown-up children
A Christmas angel comes by,
sends you thanks,
and wishes for two:
That nothing will ever separate us,
because no one knows me as well."
by Unknown
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"Christ Child, Christ Child, dear guest. Have you brought me something? If you have something, then sit down; if you have nothing, then leave right away."
by Unknown
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"Do as the Christmas bear does—he doesn't take life too seriously. He doesn't let worries get under his fur, he loves the world warm and bright. And if it ever gets dark, he enjoys it by candlelight!"
by Unknown
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Advent, Advent, a little light is burning. First one, then two, then three, then four, then the Christ Child is at the door. And when the fifth little light is burning, Santa Claus has overslept.
by Unknown
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"Thank you for being there for me during this difficult year. I hope you have a peaceful and stress-free evening. I will always carry what you have done for me in my heart. Merry Christmas!"
by Unknown
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"Oh, Grandma, your drum was truly my favorite Christmas present."
"Really?" Grandma says happily.
"Yes, Mom gives me five euros every day if I don't play it!"
by Unknown
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Fritzchen says to his mother: "You can cross the train off my wish list, I found one in the closet yesterday."
by Unknown
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"Mom, I can't get to school until later today. The door on my Advent calendar is stuck!"
by Unknown
Teacher: Christmas is coming soon. Can anyone tell me what you can do at Christmas?
Fritzchen: "I know: presents.
Teacher: Yes, Fritzchen, for example.
Fritzchen: For example, underpants."
by Unknown
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Santa Claus, oh Santa Claus
I like you so much.
You come with gifts every year,
and you're always right on time.
You make all children happy,
that's why we like you so much."
by Unknown
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"Dear Santa Claus,
Please give me a chocolate man.
Not too big and not too small,
But he should be cute."
by Unknown
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Saint Nicholas is a kind man,
who brings gifts to little children.
He leaves the grown-ups alone,
they can buy their own things."
by Unknown
The most beautiful quotes about Christmas
Sometimes, when we don't know exactly what we want to say, it's worth taking a cue from other people. This also applies to Christmas greetings.
Here you will find a great selection of
- famous,
- funny
- and contemplative quotes about Christmas.
Famous quotes about Christmas
"The secret of Christmas is that in our search for the great and extraordinary, we are drawn to the inconspicuous and small."
by Unknown
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Most people celebrate Christmas because most people celebrate Christmas.
by Kurt Tucholsky
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"The most valuable thing we can give to others is our time—because spending time with loved ones is the true meaning of Christmas."
by Unknown
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"Christmas keeps time together."
by Unknown
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"There is a fulfilling life despite many unfulfilled desires."
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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"The greatest events are not our loudest, but our quietest hours."
by Friedrich Nietzsche
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"A good conscience is a constant Christmas."
by Benjamin Franklin
"The sun cannot exist without light, nor can humans exist without love."
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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"We all do this, or should do it. We all come home, or should come home. For a short rest, the longer the better, to take in and give peace."
by Charles Dickens
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"Basically, it is always our connections with other people that give life its value."
by Wilhelm von Humboldt
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"I always become particularly aware of this at Christmas. It's a shame that this happy time of coming together only happens once a year. But that's why I look forward to it all the more. I wish you all a Merry Christmas!"
by Unknown
Contemplative quotes for Christmas
"May we recognize that riches are not necessary for prosperity."
Proverb from Ireland
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"The manner of giving is more important than the gift itself."
by Pierre Corneille
"Love is the eternal light."
by Peter Rosegger
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"Christmas is that quiet moment when our soul touches our heart."
by Roswitha Bloch
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"At Christmas, we feel particularly strongly how close we are as a family and how much we owe to it."
by Richard von Weizsäcker
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Celebrating Christmas in the comfort of family is probably the most wonderful gift of all in this day and age.
by Roswitha Bloch
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"For this festive season, I want nothing more than to spend it with you."
by Unknown
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"The more joy we bring to others, the more joy returns to our own hearts."
proverb
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"It's not about what we do or how much we do. It's about how much love we put into what we do."
by Mother Teresa
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"True wealth lies not in expensive gifts, but in a good and honest heart."
by Unknown
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"You don't love someone for their strengths, but for their weaknesses."
by Tilla Durieux
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"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Happiness often comes from paying attention to the little things."
by Wilhelm Busch
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"With a candle, it is not the wax
, but the light."
by Antoine Saint-Exupéry
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"I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year long."
by Charles Dickens
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"Advent and Christmas are like a keyhole through which a ray of light from home shines onto our dark earthly path."
by Friedrich von Bodelschwingh
Christian quotes about Christmas
"The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is not a one-time event, but a gift that lasts forever."
by Martin Luther
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"The birth of Christ is the holy moment when God became alive in humanity. God lives, and we should all live."
by Hans von Wolzogen
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"This is our celebration today: God coming to us so that we may come to God."
by Gregory of Nazianzus
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"That is the miracle of the holy night, that the bright sun shines in the darkness of the earth."
by Friedrich von Bodelschwingh
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"The greatest power in life is gratitude."
by Hermann von Bezzel
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"Gratitude and love are the great powers of the world."
by Friedrich von Bodelschwingh
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"Gratitude is more of a state of mind than a conversation."
by Rainer Maria Rilke
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"All the lights we light bear witness to the light that has appeared in the darkness."
by Friedrich von Bodelschwingh
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"And even if Christ were born a thousand times in Bethlehem, and not in you, you would still remain lost for all eternity."
by Angelus Silesius
Funny quotes about Christmas
"Around Christmas, the call for charity seems particularly inappropriate to me."
by August Strindberg
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"At a family gathering, it's not only those who organize it who are to blame, but also those who don't prevent it."
by Karl Kraus
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"This is the seventh time my mother-in-law has come to visit us for Christmas. This time we're letting her in."
by Woody Allen
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Blessed are those who have nothing to say and keep their mouths shut.
by Oscar Wilde
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"You can preach about whatever you want, but never preach for more than forty minutes."
by Martin Luther
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"At Christmas, it's hardest to understand what men are good for."
by Donna Leon
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"Gifts are the only form of revenge left to civilized people."
by Peter Ustinov
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Whatever you give away, it will be held against you.
by Otto von Bismarck
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"You don't age during the year, but during the Christmas holidays."
by Greta Garbo
The most beautiful poems for Christmas
Poems are especially beautiful during the Christmas season and are sure to bring great joy to your friends and family.
Here we have selected the best Christmas poems for the family, as well as love poems and funny poems.
Christmas poems for the family
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how green are your leaves.
You are not only green in summer,
but also in winter when it snows:
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
how green are your leaves!"
by E. Anschütz and J.A. Zarnack Weise
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"Snowflake, little white skirt,
when will you come snowing;
You live in the clouds,
your journey is so far."
by Hedwig Haberkern
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O joyful, O blessed,
merciful Christmas season!
The world was lost,
Christ is born:
rejoice, rejoice, O Christendom!"
by Johannes Falk
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Every year,
the Christ Child
descends to earth,
where we humans are."
by Wilhelm Hey
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"Tomorrow Santa Claus is coming,
with his gifts.
Colorful lights, silver decorations,
Child and manger, sheep and bull,
shaggy bear and panther animal, I would love to have!"
by Hoffmann von Fallersleben
Love poems for Christmas
"Give and take,
that's life.
Because you give me so much,
I want you to get something too.
A small gift,
so you know that I'm thinking of you."
by Unknown
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"Tomorrow Santa Claus is coming,
with his gifts.
Colorful lights, silver decorations,
Child and manger, sheep and bull,
shaggy bear and panther animal, I would love to have!"
by Hoffmann von Fallersleben
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"The snow falls softly
the lake lies still and silent,
the forest glistens with Christmas cheer:
Rejoice, Christ Child is coming soon!"
by Eduard Ebel
Funny poems for Christmas
Grandma sings the old songs,
Grandpa covers his ears.
Every year it happens again
the Christmas peace is gone."
by Unknown
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"Christmas should be a time for reflection
and cheerfulness quickly sets in
when family and friends get together
and finally get along once a year."
by Unknown
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Touching Christmas poems
Suddenly everything looks festive.
Every house is brightly lit.
The windows are decorated colorfully,
Christmas delights people."
by Unknown
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Christmas trees and lots of lights,
the scent of baked apples and happy faces.
The joy of giving—it warms the heart.
I wish you all a wonderful Christmas season."
by Unknown
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"I wish you a Christmas season
a heart full of happiness and cheer.
May all your worries seem forgotten
and people come together in happiness."
by Unknown
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"Snowflake, little white skirt,
when will you come snowing;
You live in the clouds,
your journey is so far."
by Hedwig Haberkern
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Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Only the dear holy couple.
Sweet child with curly hair,
Sleep in heavenly peace!"
by J. Mohr
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O joyful, O blessed,
merciful Christmas season!
The world was lost,
Christ is born:
rejoice, rejoice, O Christendom!"
by Johannes Falk
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"Time for love and emotion,
today it's just cool outside!
Candlelight and the smell of cookies,
Christmas is in the air!"
by Unknown
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"What I wish for you:
A united family. All quarrels forgotten.
Enough in the pantry.
A knock at the door.
Friendly faces.
Piles of parcels.
Greeting cards from all your loved ones.
Not forgetting anything.
Nothing should burn.
Laughter and silly little moments.
Hugs and kisses.
Happy memories.
I wish you with all my heart
that everything that Christmas means to you
that Christmas means to you:
A little warmth in the depths of winter,
a light in the darkness."
by Unknown
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A cozy home, a glass of wine,
good food—by candlelight.
Abundant contentment,
that's the beautiful Christmas season."
by Unknown
Christmas texts for wishes and greetings
Are you looking for a short text for your coworker, friend, relative, or even your grandparents, rather than quotes, sayings, or poems? Then you've come to the right place—we have a few examples for you!
work colleagues
"Finally, a chance to forget the stress of work... My dear colleagues, I wish you a magical Christmas and a wonderful time with your families. Have a great start to the new year and let your hair down! I look forward to seeing you all again."
by Unknown
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"I am delighted to have such a great team at work. We are not only colleagues, but also friends. For this reason, I wish you a wonderful break from work and much joy with your families. Until then, in the new year. I wish you all a happy new year!"
by Unknown
friends
Right on time, like every year, here are my Christmas greetings and best wishes. So you don't get bored, this year I'm not wishing you castles in the air.
I hope that you manage to completely forget the stress of everyday life at least once a week and take time for yourself. I hope that you continue to keep in regular contact with me and that I can help you with any problems you may have. And I hope that you can flourish in your new job without overworking yourself.
Merry Christmas!
by Unknown
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"Fir trees, tinsel, baubles, and lights
The smell of baked apples and happy faces
The joy of giving, the heart expands
I wish you a fulfilling time.”
by Unknown
Family
"I wish you a magical Christmas, relaxing holidays, and a peaceful time with your family. May all your wishes for the new year come true. I hope we can spend more time together then. Stay as you are."
by Unknown
grandparents
"Thank you. For everything you've done for me this year. For being someone I can rely on and for being part of my life. That's why I wish you all the best for the Christmas season: lots of time with your loved ones, the most delicious food, the loudest laughter, and peace and quiet despite the Christmas hustle and bustle."
by Unknown
Original gift ideas for Christmas
You've found the perfect Christmas greeting, but now you're wondering what to get as a gift? If so, we've got some great ideas for you!
Personal and homemade gifts
A great Christmas gift at a low price? That's exactly what you get with personalized gifts that you can make yourself. Photo collages and photo albums containing your most cherished memories together are particularly popular. These gifts are timeless and truly come from the heart.
Original and tricky gifts
Do you have a puzzle enthusiast among your friends or family? Then you should definitely check out the wooden puzzles from Magicholz . They offer a wide selection of possible variations as well as Riddle Boxes and miniature houses. The Harry Potter wooden puzzles are particularly unique, making them a great gift for young and old alike!
Experiences and adventures
Not everyone likes material gifts. In this case, we recommend giving experiences and adventures as gifts. Whether
- a cooking class,
- a romantic trip for two
- or even a bungee jump.
There are plenty of opportunities!
Traditional gifts
Are you looking for a gift without a lot of frills, but prefer classic Christmas gifts? Then go for jewelry, perfume, chocolate, and flowers. You can't go wrong with those!
Conclusion
Christmas is a time of love, and that's how it should be. Show your love and affection with our sayings, quotes, and poems for your loved ones. You can express your feelings and spread joy in no time at all. Bring a bright smile to the lips of your loved ones with these wonderful Christmas texts and sayings!
