Merry Christmas images, wishes and greeting cards
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and is marked with church services, family meals, gifts and decorations. Choose a design, add your name and message, and download it free.
When: December 25 in most countries. Some Orthodox churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate on January 7.
Christmas greeting images (9 designs)
Golden glowMerry Christmas to you and yours
Pattern panelPeace, love and joy this season
Night skylineWishing you a magical Christmas
Bokeh lightsMay your holidays be warm and bright
Mandala circleJoy to the world, joy to you
Classic frameWarm wishes for a blessed Christmas
Wishes for familyMerry Christmas to my wonderful family! May our home be filled with warmth, laughter an…
Blessings for loved onesDear Mom and Dad, thank you for every Christmas memory. Wishing you a peaceful holiday…
Heartfelt messageWishing you a Christmas filled with warmth, laughter and the people you love. Merry Chr…Tap a design to personalise it and download.
When is Christmas? Dates for 2026 and 2027
| Year | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Fixed date |
| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Fixed date |
- Churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate on January 7.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. See the full 2027 festival calendar.
About Christmas
Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Most countries mark it on December 25, and it is a public holiday in a large part of the world, including many places with small Christian populations where it is also enjoyed as a cultural occasion. Churches hold special services, often including a midnight or Christmas Eve mass.
Around the world the season has gathered many traditions: decorated trees and lights, nativity scenes, carols, gift giving, and a festive family meal. Figures such as Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas and the Three Kings appear in different countries’ customs. Greetings such as “Merry Christmas”, “Joyeux Noël” and “Feliz Navidad” are shared by card, message and image.
How Christmas is celebrated
- Attending church services, including Christmas Eve or midnight mass.
- Putting up a tree, lights and a nativity scene at home.
- Singing carols and sending Christmas cards and messages.
- Exchanging gifts with family and friends.
- Sharing a festive meal with relatives.
Christmas wishes for family
Heartfelt messages for parents, siblings, spouses, children and relatives. Copy one, or open a message card above to edit it and download it as an image.
- Merry Christmas to my wonderful family! May our home be filled with warmth, laughter and love, today and all year long.
- Dear Mom and Dad, thank you for every Christmas memory. Wishing you a peaceful holiday full of joy and good health.
- To my brothers and sisters: another Christmas, another reason to be grateful for you. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
- To my love, you are the greatest gift I could ask for. Merry Christmas, and here is to many more holidays together.
- Merry Christmas to my children! May your hearts be full of wonder, your stockings full of surprises and your days full of happiness.
- Wishing grandma, grandpa and all our relatives a blessed Christmas. Thank you for the love that keeps our family together.
Christmas wishes and messages
Copy a message to send with your image, or use it as a caption.
- Wishing you a Christmas filled with warmth, laughter and the people you love. Merry Christmas!
- May the joy and peace of Christmas fill your home and stay with you throughout the coming year.
- Merry Christmas! May your day be full of light, good food and happy memories.
- Sending love and warm wishes to you and your family this Christmas season.
- May the magic of Christmas bring you hope, kindness and a heart full of gratitude.
- Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a new year full of health and happiness.
- May the Christmas season bring you closer to the ones you cherish. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
- Peace on earth, goodwill to all. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Christmas greeting in Spanish
Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo
Several of the images above carry this greeting, which is a thoughtful touch for friends and family who speak Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
When is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas in 2026 is on Friday, December 25, 2026. Churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate on January 7.
When is Christmas in 2027?
Christmas in 2027 is on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate on January 7.
When is Christmas?
December 25 for most Christians. Churches that use the Julian calendar, including some Orthodox churches, celebrate on January 7 (December 25 in their calendar).
How do you say Merry Christmas in other languages?
For example: Feliz Navidad (Spanish), Joyeux Noël (French), Frohe Weihnachten (German), Buon Natale (Italian), Feliz Natal (Portuguese) and Maligayang Pasko (Filipino).
What is the difference between Christmas and the holiday season?
Christmas Day is the religious and public holiday on December 25. “The holidays” is a wider period that usually also includes Christmas Eve and New Year, and in some places other celebrations such as Hanukkah.
