50 Short and Sweet Christmas Quotes for Instant Holiday Cheer

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In need of inspiration for short Christmas quotes to write in your holiday cards this season? The best messages are the short and sweet ones. The Christmas season is filled with all things sweet: candy canes, hot chocolate, and the joy shared with loved ones. As you prepare to send out your sweet messages, remember these short Christmas quotes to share with your friends and family. 

Thankfully, Postable can make sending out your Christmas cards a sweet experience. When you use Postable, all you do is type in your well-wishes, and we take it from there. Next, we print, address, and mail your cards, all while integrating personal and handwritten touches. Because of Postable, you now have more time for baking Christmas cookies, shopping for presents, and holiday cheer. So let’s unwrap some short and sweet Christmas quotes you can write for inspired Christmas cards. 

Check out these short Christmas quotes to share your thoughts and sentiments for those closest to your heart.

  1. “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” — W.T. Ellis

Use your card to remind everyone where the spirit of Christmas truly comes from.

  1. “Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” — Helen Steiner Rice

Send peaceful wishes to everyone with an expertly designed card from our Christmas collection.

  1. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” — Charles M. Schulz

Inspire the spirit of giving with this brief quote about generosity.

  1. “At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes

Send out one of our Christmas cards to welcome all into your heart and your home.

  1. “Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” — Dr. Seuss

Express your inner child by quoting a classic Dr. Seuss quote that people of all ages can connect with.

  1. “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa

Represent your feelings on the holiday spirit by quoting Mother Teresa in a card we deliver straight to your loved ones’ door. 

  1. “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.” — Janice Maeditere

Opening presents is almost as great as opening a card with a lovely message filled with the true spirit of Christmas from our Christmas collection.

  1. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” — Thomas Aquinas

Spread friendship throughout your world with this simple yet impactful quote.

  1. “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart.” — Helen Keller

Use Postable to send cards effortlessly to all of your friends with a cute quote reminding them they are in your heart.

  1. “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.” — Calvin Coolidge

Inspire holiday cheer with a quote about what Christmas actually is during the most wonderful time of the year.

  1. “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” —W.T. Ellis

As you send a Postable card in the mail, you put Christmas in the air and in the hearts of the ones you love most.

  1. “Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.” — Nora Roberts 

Mail out a card and message from the heart just as beautifully as a well-lit Christmas tree in your living room to your family and friends. 

  1.  “Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold” — Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

Spread the love with a classic Christmas card and message with one of Postable’s gorgeous options

  1. “May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” — Mary Anne Radmacher

Additionally, inspire optimism and warm wishes of joy, laughter, and possibility in a personalized Postable card.

  1. “Every gift from a friend is a wish for your Happiness.” – Richard Bach

The right Christmas card with the right message can strengthen any friendship, especially with one of our cards.

  1. “The darkness of the whole world cannot swallow the glowing of a candle.” — Robert Atlinger

Illuminate your network’s holiday season with a soft reminder in a card that even the smallest light can illuminate the darkness of winter.

  1.  “Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it—you feel it. You know it. You believe it.” — Kevin Alan Milne

Magic is everywhere this time of year, prove it by sending everyone you love a little magic with a Postable card and message filled with wonder.

  1.  “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” — Peg Bracken 

Accompany the Christmas cookies you’re sending out with a recipe for the perfect Christmas noted in a festive card.

  1. “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” — Burton Hills

When we think of Christmas, we think of unwrapping presents and holiday cards. Write a message showing gratitude for the best present of all: family. 

  1. “Christmas is a stocking stuffed with sugary goodness.” — Mo Rocca 

Indulge by writing a short Christmas quote just as sweet as the candy canes you find in your stocking. Find a card to deliver the message. 

  1. “The Christmas spirit is a spirit of giving and forgiving.” — James Cash Penney 

Take the opportunity to practice and spread forgiveness to those that may need it with a thoughtful Christmas card. 

  1.  “The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” — Henry David Thoreau 

When sending out your holiday cards, let this short quote act as a reminder to your loved ones about the true meaning of the holidays. Shop the Postable options

  1. “Christmas is the keeping-place for memories of our innocence.” — Joan Mills 

We all feel a child-like sense of wonder during the Christmas season, so spread the joy with this simple quote. 

  1.  “As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is.” — Eric Sevareid

Christmas is what we make it to be, that’s why sending a Postable card to your family and friends is important. Check out some examples

  1.  “The best way to celebrate the holidays is with great food and even better company.” — Ina Garten

There has never been a more true short Christmas quote than this one. 

  1. “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!” — Hamilton Wright Mabie

Christmas is a blessing just as our loved ones are. Announce your gratitude to the world with the perfect Christmas card

  1. “The world has grown weary through the years, but at Christmas, it is young.” — Phillips Brooks

Encourage everyone to embrace the revitalized spirit Christmas brings with this smart quote. Find a card to deliver the message. 

  1.  “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” —  James Keller

Inspire a warm connection with this message of light and togetherness this holiday season. Postable has plenty of options to illuminate your network. 

  1. “A joy that is shared is a joy made double.” — John Roy

So what’s better than joy? Double joy delivered by a gorgeous Postable card.

  1. “A holiday isn’t a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.” — Louisa May Alcott

Everyone talks about peace, love, and joy this time of year, but freedom and fun are just as important. Use a holiday card to share the fun. 

  1. “This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” — Taylor Caldwell

The holiday season is challenging for some, offer your love and support with this quote in a Christmas card. 

  1. “Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” — Dale Evans

Convince your loved ones to embrace the Christmas spirit all the time when you write this short quote in this year’s holiday cards.

  1. “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L. Smith

Truthfully, presents and cards under the Christmas tree are great, but they don’t represent the true meaning of Christmas. Use a Postable card to remind everyone of this fact. 

  1. “The joy of brightening other lives becomes, for us, the magic of the holidays.” — W. C. Jones

In addition, you can send magical Christmas cards this year by writing this quote inside. Pick one out on Postable

  1. “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”— Norman Vincent Peale

The lights, the snow, the decorations, everything is more beautiful on Christmas, even the Christmas cards. 

  1. “Christmas is, of course, the time to be home—in heart as well as body.”— Garry Moore

Use this quote for some added whimsy to the perfect Postable card

  1. “Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.”— Margaret Thatcher

Send your warm wishes via a quote about the best parts of Christmas. 

  1.   “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith 

Just because a message is short does not mean it loses any less value. So check out more classic quotes like is and available Postable cards at your disposal. 

  1. “The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood.” — Richard Paul Evans 

Postable offers a variety of nostalgic cards you can send out to your friends. Pair the right card with this quote and you have a timeless holiday greeting. 

  1. “A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world!” — Charles Dickens

Classic, easy, and simple. Just like using Postable to address, print, and mail your Christmas cards.

Short Christmas Song Quotes

  1. “These are the days of miracle and wonder.” —  Paul Simon

What makes Christmas so special is the potential for miracles and wonder, particularly when you send a special card with this short Christmas quote.

  1. “May all your Christmases be white.” — Irving Berlin, “White Christmas”

You can certainly send well-wishes with this simple yet classic line from a beloved song.

  1. “All I want for Christmas is you!” — Mariah Carey, “All I Want for Christmas is You”

Who could say, or sing, it better than the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey. Pick the right card for the right person. 

  1. “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” —  Robert Allen & Al Stillman, “Home for the Holidays”

If you can’t sing it to your loved ones, write this message in a card to send to your family and friends. Then we address, print, and send out the cards for you. 

  1. “Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.” — Nat King Cole

Quotes are a great way to express your warm wishes when you can’t find your own words. Postable can help too. 

Short Christmas Movie Quotes

  1. “May your days be merry and bright.” — “White Christmas”

You can’t go wrong with this simple, traditional, and recognizable quote from one of the best Christmas movies. So use this beautifully designed card to share your well-wishes. 

  1. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” — “Elf”

Now, for a more humorous Christmas card, consider including a quote from the movie “Elf.” 

  1. “A toy is never truly happy until it is loved by a child.” — “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

Tis’ the season for giving and inspiring joy in a child you know. Therefore, you should explore our Christmas cards for the perfect way to do so.

  1. “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” — “The Polar Express”

A memorable Christmas card can act as a reminder for where the true Christmas spirit lies. Find the perfect card to express your heartfelt message.

  1. “If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.” — “Love Actually”

Lastly, sometimes, you gotta leave it to the movies to capture just how you’re feeling. Share this “Love Actually” quote in a Postable card this season.

In conclusion, by writing short Christmas quotes in your holiday greeting cards, you incorporate class, history, and elegance into your well-wishes. Take your cards to the next level with Postable for a seamless and stress-free holiday greetings experience. So, click here to begin drafting your Christmas greetings filled with inspiring short Christmas quotes today.