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Christmastime is filled with unique customs and practices! Each family has its own traditions. Some people open presents on Christmas Eve, wear matching Christmas pajamas, set out cookies for Santa, attend a Midnight Christmas Eve service, go ice skating, sleep under the Christmas tree, and so many more. Christmas Cards, however, remain one of the best and most iconic holiday traditions. Family and friends always adore receiving a Christmas Card with an updated family photo and a sweet message of encouragement. The beauty of Christmas Cards is how unique and special each design is. With this being said, here are a few of the “must-have” elements on every Christmas Card!
Photos
Every Christmas Card must include family photos! This detail is crucial to personalizing the perfect Christmas Card. Choose pictures from a favorite memory from 2022 to highlight a vacation, family time, or achievement accomplished this year. Another option is to pose with a photographer and take that perfect image to share on this year’s card. Coordinated outfits or PJs, outside in the snow or at a Christmas tree farm, or just cozied up at home in a more natural, homey state, the options are endless to ensure you take the perfect family photo!
Things to keep in mind with Christmas Card photos:
Let your personalities shine! Does your family love sports? Love to cook? Love to skate outside or play in the snow? Take pictures in an element that feels so natural to your family to let your personalities show. This will also ensure that your photos are filled with genuine smiles and joy from each family member!
Highlight a favorite memory or important milestone from 2022 in the form of imagery! Suppose you married this year, moved into a new home, graduated, or have any other significant moment. In that case, a Christmas Card is the perfect opportunity to share this life moment with friends and family!
Consider a collage! So many designs allow you to upload a whole bunch of photos. Choosing just one picture would be impossible, and you shouldn’t have to do that. This way, you can send out images from various occasions or a few of your favorite photos from the family photo shoot! This is just scratching the surface, we have lots of ideas.
Christmas Sayings
Christmas Cards each need a catchy phrase and word of encouragement that wishes your loved ones a joyful holiday season. There are many sweet sayings and quotes to make your card feel like a long-distance hug! Whether you want to add a classic “Merry or Christmas” or a sweet message wishing your loved ones a Happy New Year, your card will feel so special with a note of warm wishes. Here are a few ideas to inspire you as you create your dream Christmas Card!
Classic Christmas
- Merry Christmas
- Merry Merry Merry
- Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
- Merry and Bright
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- Merry Tidings
Newlywed
- Married Christmas
- Married and Bright
- Have Yourself a Married Little Christmas
- Merry and Married
- New Year Newlyweds
New Year’s
- Happy New Year
- New Year Cheer
- Cheers to a Wonderful New Year
- Peace to You in the New Year
Happy Holidays
- Happy Holidays
- Season’s Greetings
- It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
- Holiday Cheer
- Holiday Greetings
- Happiest of Holidays
- Tis the Season
- Ho Ho Ho!
Religious
- Joy to the World
- Let Heaven and Nature Sing
- Peace on Earth
- All is Calm, All is Bright
- O Come Let Us Adore Him
Family Update
A Christmas Card is the perfect time to share a brief update on your sweet family. Include a few little moments from 2022 that made this year so special. This could include a wedding in the family (or your wedding!), a new baby in the house, moving into a new home, a high school or college graduation, or any other special occasion from the year. Friends and family love hearing about sweet memories that created your dreamy 2022!
Color Scheme
Classic Christmas colors, black and white, pastel tones, muted colors, shiny foil accents, and so many other beautiful color combinations to enhance your cards. Each can be customized to feature your dream color palette that perfectly decorates your holiday greeting. Here are a few color palettes to inspire you as you personalize your 2022 Christmas Card!
Traditional
A Blue Christmas
Sleek Black and White
Gold Foil
Each family has its own unique Christmas traditions! Holiday greetings of all variations have been a tradition for so many years, and we know you will start your family’s own Christmas Card traditions with our collection of stunning designs. These elements of a classic card are just a few ways to ensure your card features all the “must-have” details on a card full of tradition. These included details are just suggestions, and adding your own flair makes your card unique!
