100 Classic Christmas Phrases For Crafts, Cards, and Invites
Christmas is the perfect time to get creative. That’s because the traditional vibe of the holiday makes handmade items and personal sentiments seem so fitting. But also it’s because – let’s face it – Christmas gets expensive when you don’t do at least some things yourself.
Fortunately, whether you’re scrapbooking, designing your own Christmas cards, or doing some other DIY project, there’s no shortage of yuletide inspiration to draw upon. People have been singing Christmas songs and sending good tidings for many years, and as a result, certain words and idioms have become embedded in our collective consciousness. For a holiday do-it-yourselfer, these phrases are pure gold.
Well Known | Catchy | Funny | For Signs | Christian
Well Known
Let’s start with some of the more popular holiday phrases that are familiar to just about everyone.
- Christmas is in the Air
- ‘Tis the season
- Let It Snow
- Merry and Bright
- Deck the Halls
- Ho Ho Ho
- Let Your Heart Be Light
- Believe in the Magic of Christmas
- Better Not Pout
- Baby, it’s Cold Outside
- Peace, Joy, and Love
- Home For the Holidays
- Dear Santa…
- Jack Frost Nipping at Your Nose
- Sparkle and Shine
- Good Tidings
- Under the Mistletoe
- Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
- Feliz Navidad
- Jingle All the Way
- Old Saint Nick
- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Santa’s Little Helper
- Dashing Through the Snow
- All I Want For Christmas is You
- It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
- Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
- O Christmas Tree
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- Season’s Greetings
- Eat, Drink & Be Merry
- Sleigh Bells Ring
- Fa La La La La
- On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- Making Spirits Bright
- Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
- Walking in a Winter Wonderland
- Merry Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night
- Christmas is Coming
Catchy
Here are some cute and catchy sayings featuring Christmas-themed wordplay.
- Oh Deer, Christmas is Almost Here!
- Candy Canes, Cookies & Cocoa
- Christmas is Claus For Celebration
- Rudolph + Clarice Fur-ever
- Christmas Cookies & Eggnog
- Rudolph’s Nose & Mistletoe
- Kris Kringle & Christmas Jingles
- I Believe in Santa
- Naughty or Nice?
- Hot Chocolate & Peppermint Everything
- December Nights & Christmas Lights
- Feeling Santa-mental
- I Melt For Frosty
- Riding the Yuletide
- Feeling the Christmas Spirit From Head to Mistletoe
- Gingerbread & Hot Cocoa
- Rudolph, Frosty & Cindy Lou Who
Funny
Here are some humorous holiday phrases that remind us that Christmas is a time to make merry.
- Naughty List For Life
- Watch For Falling Reindeer Poop
- Grinches Welcome
- Which Way to the Milk and Cookies?
- Hello Christmas, Goodbye Bank Account
- Coffee, Wine & Christmas Spirit
- You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid!
- You’re on the Naughty List (And I Checked Twice)
- Fruitcakes Are Forever
- Don We Now Our Ugly Sweaters
- Our Stockings Are Well Hung
- Wise Men Wanted
- Dear Santa… I Can Explain
- Son-of-a-Nutcracker!
- Jolly AF
- Bah Humbug!
For Signs
Here are some Christmas phrases that work particularly well for signs.
- This House is Under Elf Surveillance
- Santa Stop Here
- Reindeer Parking
- Free Sleigh Rides
- Sugarplum Central
- Reindeer Welcome. Humans Tolerated.
- Christmas Spirits Served Here
- No Scrooging Zone
- Reindeer Xing
- Welcome to Tinsel Town
- Christmas Trees For Sale
- This Way to Santa’s Workshop
Christian
Some of the best holiday phrases come from the Christian tradition.
- Joy to the World
- Away in a Manger
- O Come Let Us Adore Him
- Peace on Earth
- Jesus is the Reason For the Season
- Noel
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- Silent Night, Holy Night
- Comfort and Joy
- All is Bright
- Frankincense & Myrrh
- The First Christmas