Christmas cards for your girlfriend

Writing to a girlfriend at Christmas is mostly a matter of being specific. "Love you, Merry Christmas" is fine, and she'll know you mean it, but the card she keeps is the one that mentions the thing only you noticed. The song she hums while cooking. The way she narrates other people's driving.

Pick something that suits the two of you, whether that's soppy, silly or a bit rude. Add your own words, send it by email or text, and schedule it for Christmas morning if you won't be there when she wakes up.

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10 things to write inside

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

  1. sweet [first name], you notice the small things, and you make people feel noticed. It's one of my favourite things about you. Merry Christmas.
  2. sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. I'd choose a quiet night with you over any party.
  3. sweet [first name], thank you for laughing at my jokes, even the ones that don't deserve it. I love you.
  4. sweet [first name], this year is better because you're in it. That's all I wanted to say, and I'm saying it.
  5. funny [first name], I've bought you a gift. I've also opened the box to check it, and rewrapped it badly. Merry Christmas.
  6. funny Dear [first name], I'm writing this with a pen that works, and I'd like credit for it. Merry Christmas, I love you.
  7. funny [first name], you've made me better at plans, snacks and arguing in the car. I'm slightly sorry about the last one.
  8. quiet Merry Christmas, [first name]. I love you.
  9. quiet [first name], thank you for being exactly who you are.
  10. rude [first name], you're gorgeous, you're hilarious, and you've definitely been drinking my tea. Merry Christmas, you thief.

Questions people ask

What should I write in a Christmas card to my girlfriend?

Choose one thing she does that makes your days easier or funnier, and thank her for it. Then say what you're looking forward to next year. A line that mentions her by detail, not by adjective, will feel written for her alone.

How do I make a Christmas card for my girlfriend feel personal?

Use a reference only the two of you share: a phrase, a place, a disaster you survived together. It doesn't need explaining. If she laughs out loud on reading it, you've got it right. Add a plain closing line so the joke has somewhere to land.

Can I schedule a Christmas card for my girlfriend if I'll be away?

Yes. Write your message, pick the date, and it goes as a link by email or text for her to open like an envelope. Choose Christmas morning if you'd like to be the first thing she sees, and mention when you'll next see her.

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