How to Write a Festive and Romantic Christmas Message for Your Husband

The holiday season is here again—can you believe it? And with it, comes Christmas cards. You've probably already addressed and stamped envelopes for every cousin, aunt and distant family member. So, here's a little reminder: don't forget the most important person of all… your husband. A Christmas message for your husband is the perfect way to show your love and gratitude this season. Whether it's tucked into a gift for your husband under the tree, slipped alongside stocking stuffers for him, or left as a sweet morning surprise on his bedside table, your handwritten note will mean so much.

After all, sometimes the best gifts don't come wrapped with a bow… They come straight from the heart. (Or, you know, straight from our list of Christmas card messages for your husband, which you can totally copy and paste!) So break out a warm mug of hot cocoa and your favorite pen. It's time to craft some sweet Christmas wishes for your husband.

In this article:

• What to Write in a Christmas Card to Your Husband
• Romantic Christmas Messages for Your Husband
• Funny Christmas Messages for Your Husband
• The Best Christmas Quotes for Your Husband
• Sample Christmas Poem for Your Husband
• Sample Christmas Letter to Your Husband

What to Write in a Christmas Card to Your Husband

When writing a Christmas card to your husband, let your heart lead the way. Start with a warm holiday greeting like "Merry Christmas, my love," and express how grateful you are to spend this special time together. Make it personal by weaving in inside jokes, like a favorite holiday movie quote or a funny memory. (Maybe that time you both braved the cold for hours to score a Black Friday deal that will be totally worth it when the gift is opened on Christmas morning.)

A Christmas message to your husband doesn't have to be all about the season. It's also a chance to reflect on the year you've shared. Whether it's been filled with joy or challenges you've faced as a team, take a moment to highlight the memories, qualities and little things that make him so special to you. After all, the love you share shines brightest during the holidays.

In short, your Christmas card message for your husband should strike the perfect balance between heartfelt holiday wishes and sweet, romantic words that celebrate your relationship. It's the season of love, so don't be afraid to get a little mushy! For more inspiration, check out our favorite messages to include in your husband's Christmas card—whether you follow word for word or use them as a springboard to craft your own.

Romantic Christmas Messages for Your Husband

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Christmas is naturally a romantic time—cozy rom-coms, twinkling lights everywhere, finding the perfect personalized gift for your husband, and spending quality time with family. It's a season filled with moments that remind you of all the reasons you love your hubby and how he makes the holidays even more special. Here are some ideas to help you say a very romantic "Merry Christmas, husband."

• You're the best gift I could ever ask for, today and always. Merry Christmas my love.
• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As I reflect on the love and joy this past year has brought, I can't help but feel even more excited for the future and the wonderful memories we'll continue to create together.
• Christmases may come and go, but my love for you remains constant.
• My favorite Christmas tradition is spending the holiday with you.
• I didn't need to ask Santa for anything this year because I already have everything I could ever want.
• You make my world shine brighter than Christmas lights.
• Wishing you a Christmas as wonderful as you are, my love.
• Merry Christmas to my husband. You make every day feel like a holiday.
• I'm beyond grateful to be celebrating another holiday season with the most amazing husband I could ever ask for.
• I don't think there's anything better than being snuggled up with you under a blanket, watching the snow fall and basking in the glow of our Christmas tree. I cherish our little holiday traditions more than words can say, and I love you more with every passing year together.

Funny Christmas Messages for Your Husband

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Of course, you want to be sweet and loving in your Christmas letter to your hubby, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun too! One of these Christmas greetings for your husband will definitely make him smile—and maybe even laugh out loud. (Bonus points if you're delivering it with with some silly couples ugly Christmas sweaters.)

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• I love you more than Christmas cookies… and that's saying a lot.
• Your snoring may be just as loud as jingle bells, but you also make my heart flutter more than a snowflake in the wind. Merry Christmas, hubby!
• You're the reason I smile this season… and also the reason the Christmas budget is a little blown.
• Merry Christmas to the man who doesn't just tolerate my over-the-top holiday spirit, but embraces it.
• All I want for Christmas is you… And jewelry…and new clothes…and an upgraded phone…
• May you receive the number one thing on your Christmas wishlist this year: me!
• When we got married, we vowed to be together through thick and thin. I hope Christmas with my family doesn't make you regret that.
• I love you the way Rudolph loves Clarice, the way Yukon Cornelius likes chasing abominable snow monsters. Merry Christmas!
• I love spending Christmas with you, especially when you offer to put the lights on the roof and shovel snow off the driveway.
• You're my Christmas miracle… mostly because you still love me after countless trips to the mall for Christmas shopping.

The Best Christmas Quotes for Your Husband

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A Christmas message to your husband doesn't have to all be originally written by you (or us). You can pull in quotes for your husband based on his favorite Christmas movies or songs. Check out these Xmas quotes for your husband from some iconic films and tunes like Buddy the Elf and Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

• "It's not what's under the Christmas tree that matters, it's who's around it." —Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Christmas
• "I realized that Christmas is the time to be with the people you love." —Billy Mack, Love Actually
• "I just want you for my own/More than you could ever know/Make my wish come true/All I want for Christmas is you."—Mariah Carey, "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
• "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!" —Macaulay Culkin and Tim Curry, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
• "I just woke up thinking about going home with you and got very excited about Christmas." —Abby, The Happiest Season
• "Presents, what a beautiful sight/Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight/You're all that I need/Underneath the tree."— Kelly Clarkson, "Underneath The Tree"
• "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart" —Santa Clause, The Polar Express
• "Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two/Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you." —The Ronettes, "Sleigh Ride"
• "I think you're beautiful and I feel really warm when I'm around you and, um, my tongue swells up."—Buddy, Elf
• "How can I bring / You Christmas cheer / To make you smile so bright / That it outshines these Christmas lights" —Elizabeth Chan, "Best Gift Ever"

Sample Christmas Poem for Your Husband

If you want to lean into your artsy side, a custom poem for your husband at Christmas is a great way to express your love and excitement for the holiday season. Putting in the time and brainpower to find the perfect words (especially if you want them to rhyme) isn't easy, so here's an idea to help get the juices flowing:

Christmastime has come once more,

The cold air bustling through the door.

The home smells of pine, vanilla and peppermint,

With each room aglow in a red and green tint.

I can't wait to see your smile so bright,

Under the twinkling Christmas lights.

Maybe I'll catch you below the mistletoe,

Ready to share a kiss, soft and slow.

This season reminds me of our love so true,

The joy we share, in all we do.

No gifts are needed under the tree,

As long as you're there, waiting for me.

Sample Christmas Letter to Your Husband

If you're still feeling like you need some inspo, look no further! We've pulled together a sample Christmas letter for your husband that'll help end writer's block for good. Feel free to customize this into the perfect extended Christmas card.

Dear Husband,

I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very merry Christmas. The holiday season always brings out my mushy side, and I find myself reflecting on all the love I have for you. What better way to express it than with a handwritten Christmas letter? (Don't worry, there are really great gifts under the tree for you too.)

I love how naturally you fit in at my family's wacky holiday dinners. Thank you for welcoming them into your heart. Watching our lives grow and evolve together over the years fills me with so much joy—especially during the Christmas season!

I also love how our own holiday traditions have evolved over the years. Remember when we weren't even serious enough to spend the holidays together, let alone exchange Christmas cards? I still think back fondly to the first year we put up our tree and made paper snowflake ornaments—it's one of my favorite memories, even though we've since upgraded a few to glass balls. Whether we're snuggling by the fireplace, picking out the perfect tree or watching our favorite Christmas movies on repeat, some of my best memories with you are tied to this time of year. You truly make the holidays magical!

I love you more than words can say, and I hope you have the brightest, happiest Christmas. I hope you get everything on your wish list and feel merry all season long. And next time we go out for hot cocoa, it's on me!

Love,

[your name]