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Religious & Christian Christmas Wishes

For many, Christmas begins with a manger, a star and a promise kept. These religious wishes honour the birth of Christ with gratitude and hope — suitable for family, friends and church community.

Merry Christmas! May the birth of Jesus fill your home with peace that lasts long after the decorations come down.

Rejoicing with you in the miracle of Christmas. May Christ's love be the greatest gift your family receives this year.

For unto us a child is born. Wishing you a Christmas full of wonder, worship and the warmth of God's love.

May the light that shone over Bethlehem shine in your heart all year long. Merry Christmas and God bless you.

Merry Christmas! Grateful for the gift of a Saviour and for friends and family to celebrate Him with.

May your Christmas be a quiet, joyful reflection of God's greatest gift to the world. Blessings to you and your family.

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to you this Christmas. May faith, hope and love fill your home.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas. May the story of that holy night remind us all how deeply we are loved.

Merry Christmas! May Jesus be at the centre of your celebrations and His peace in every corner of your home.

As we celebrate the birth of Christ, I thank God for you. May the New Year draw you closer to Him and to everyone you love.

May the hope of Christmas morning carry you through every season ahead. God bless you and keep you, today and always.

Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Wishing you and your family a Christmas overflowing with gratitude and grace.

Make it a card

Any of these wishes looks even better on a card with their name on it. Tap “Make a card with this” on any wish, or open the free Christmas card maker and choose your favourite design.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Christmas wishes for religious & christian christmas wishes free to use?

Yes. Every wish on this page was written for MerryHub and is free to copy and send — in a card, a message or a chat. No sign-up and no payment, ever.

Can I put one of these wishes on a Christmas card?

Yes. Tap "Make a card with this" on any wish and it lands in our free Christmas card maker, where you add the person's name, pick a design and download the finished card as a picture to share anywhere.

How many wishes are in this collection?

This collection has 12 original wishes. Across all 13 collections the library holds 156 wishes — for family, friends, your boss, coworkers, clients, teachers and kids, plus funny, short, romantic and religious collections and wishes in Spanish and Portuguese.