Christmas Cards: 20 Quotes, Sayings & Ideas for Spreading Your Love This Season | Soul Scroll

Christmas is a blessed time to remember the miraculous Gift of God’s love and there are few better ways to celebrate than with Catholic Christmas cards.

The tradition of sending specially designed Christmas cards dates back to England in 1843, when Sir Henry Cole designed the first card.

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In his three-panel design, the two side panels show people tending to the poor. In the middle, a family is celebrating Christmas dinner.

The simple gesture of presenting family and friends with a Christmas card is a great way to let them know you’re thinking of them and wishing them all the best during the season of hope, peace, love, joy, reflection and anticipation.

Below we offer a few quotes, sayings, messages and scripture passages to include in your Christmas cards, as well as some options for the cards themselves.

Timeless Christmas Greetings

Do you have friends and loved ones who aren’t Catholic? There are many ways you can still share the spirit of the season with them. Here are some recommendations from Hallmark Master Writer, Keely Chace. She advises keeping messages short, sweet and simple. When a holiday card has said it all, a straightforward “Merry Christmas!” will often do.

1. “Praying you have a wonderful Christmas filled with moments you’ll always remember.”

2. “Thinking warmly of each of you and wishing your family an extra measure of comfort, joy and hope this Christmas.”

3. “So grateful to have a friend like you at Christmas and all year long.”

4. “I hope your holiday season is full of good things.”

5. “At Christmas and always, what a blessing you are.”

Bible Verses for Christmas Cards

if you’re looking to infuse God’s word of Christ’s entry into our world, the following verses can give you some inspiration.

1. “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” - Isaiah 7:14

2. “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” - Luke 2:12

3. “In the countryside close by there were shepherds out in the fields keeping guard over their sheep during the watches of the night. An angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terrified, but the angel said, 'Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people.” - Luke 2:8-10

4. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6

5. “I am the light of the world; anyone who follows me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12

6. “The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.” - Matthew 2:10-11

Inspirational Christmas Quotes & Sayings

If you’re looking to give your family and friends a dose of inspiration this Christmas, the following quotes and sayings can help.

1. “Christmas isn’t just a temporal celebration or the memory of a beautiful (event); Christmas is more … Christmas is an encounter!” – Pope Francis

2. “Joy is the true gift of Christmas...” – Pope Benedict XVI

3. “May the joy of Christmas and the peace which the Birth of the Saviour brings into the world be in your hearts forever.” – Pope John Paul II

4. “The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence.” – Unknown

5. “Jesus is the reason for the season.”

6. “The Son of God became a man to enable men to be sons of God.” - C.S. Lewis

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Other Christmas Card Ideas

When you give a friend or family member a Christmas card, you’re spreading love, joy, hope and peace to them throughout the season and coming year. Here are a few ideas for adding an extra personal touch to all the cards you give:

1. Share your favorite memories of a past Christmases or other happy times spent together. This will give your card an ambiance of love and fellowship, which is the absolute perfect way to honor the Prince of Peace.

2. Tell your family’s story from the past year, detailing major milestones and obstacles you’ve overcome, as well as where your hopes lie for the coming year. In addition, invite card recipients to get in touch and share their own stories.

3. Create a wishlist that includes your hopes and prayers for each of the people you send a card to. From well wishes for continued family health or business success to healing prayers to those who suffered a loss during the year, these sentiments can add yet another personal touch to your Christmas cards.

Also, if you’re hosting a Christmas dinner or celebration, consider placing a special Christmas card at each guest’s place to show your love and spread some holiday cheer.