Funny Christmas cards for your aunt

A funny card for your aunt can lean on the family lore: the gossip, the wine, the legendary dessert nobody dares to question. She is quick, and she likes being in on the joke. Aim a little over her shoulder.

3 things to write inside

Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.

  1. funny Aunty [first name], I have kept every secret you told me and every tip. I have not kept the recipe, because you never gave it. Merry Christmas.
  2. funny Dear [first name], I am sending this so you can say you got a card from the favourite niece or nephew. You are welcome. Merry Christmas.
  3. funny [first name], I will be at the table on Christmas Day. Please sit next to me and tell me who has been behaving badly. Love you.

Questions people ask

What should I put in a Christmas card to my aunt?

Say thank you for something she did that nobody else did: the honest chat, the weekend away, the money for your first car. Add a line about seeing her soon, and sign off warmly. She will keep it.

Is it okay to be cheeky in a card to my aunt?

If she is the cheeky one in the family, she will expect it. Tease her about the wine, the stories or the handbag, then end with something sincere. Aunts usually appreciate being treated as a person and not just a title.

What if my aunt and I are not very close?

Keep the card short and kind. Mention one shared memory or a family detail, wish her a good Christmas, and leave it there. You do not have to pretend closeness to be thoughtful.