Sweet Christmas cards for your cousin

A sweet card for your cousin is a way of saying 'you are still in my life'. You do not have to talk often to mean it. A few lines about the old days, and a promise to catch up, goes a long way.

6 things to write inside

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

  1. sweet [first name], I am so glad we got each other for cousins. Nobody else remembers the holidays the way we do. Merry Christmas. Love you.
  2. sweet Dear [first name], you are family I would have picked anyway. Happy Christmas. Let's not leave it a year before we catch up.
  3. sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. I think of those summers more than I admit. Thanks for being part of them.
  4. sweet [first name], whatever the year held, I hope Christmas gives you a good table and a good laugh. You always gave me both.
  5. quiet [first name], glad we are cousins. Merry Christmas.
  6. quiet Thinking of you this Christmas, [first name]. Let's catch up properly soon.

Questions people ask

What do you write in a card to your cousin?

Use a shared memory or a family joke. Cousins grew up with the same stories, so a line like 'remember the holiday house' says more than a general greeting. Add a note about catching up soon.

Is it weird to send a Christmas card to a cousin I rarely see?

Not at all. A short message at Christmas is how plenty of cousins stay in touch. Keep it light, mention something you both remember, and say you'd like to catch up. It rarely feels forced.

Can I send a different card to each of my cousins?

Yes. Choose a card for each one that fits how you know them, and write your own message inside. You can schedule all of them for Christmas morning, so nobody gets theirs late.