Christmas cards for your godchild
Being a godparent is a funny role. You are not quite a parent, not quite an aunt or uncle, and you have promised to show up. A Christmas card is one of the easiest ways to keep that promise, and the one most people forget.
So say hello properly. Mention something you noticed about them this year, a grade, a goal, a new tooth or the haircut they were very sure about. Let them know you are still in their corner. Send it as a link, scheduled for Christmas morning, and if they are small, let their parents open it with them. A card that says I am thinking of you goes further than most presents.
A Very Bright Star
A Little Magic
A Star for the Window
Bedtime Christmas Story
Christmas Baking Day
Christmas Morning Surprise
Dreams of Christmas
Reindeer in the Garden
Sharing the Last Cookie
Sledding Together
The Christmas Carousel
The Christmas Puppet Show
The Christmas Wish
The First Snowman
The Gingerbread House
The Little Lantern Walk
The Magic Stocking
The Night Before Christmas
The Secret Present
The Snow Globe Wish
The Toy Soldier Parade
Trimming the Tree
Cookie Crumb Trail
Elf Training Day
North Pole Post
Reindeer Licence
The Glitter Map
The Missing Carrot
The Present Detective
The Reindeer Race
The Sleigh Parking Spot
The Snowman Club
The Toy Workshop Test
The Very Tall Stocking
Missing Stocking
Present Mix-up
Reindeer Training
The Clock Struck Christmas
The Hidden Workshop
The Library of Snow
The Moonlit Sleigh
The Secret Key
The Silver Bell
The Velvet Sky
The Winter Map
Wish on the Star
Wishkeeper
Secret Door
10 things to write inside
Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.
- sweet Dear [first name], I am so lucky to be your godparent. Merry Christmas. I am always thinking of you, and I am always on your side. Lots of love.
- sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. Watching you grow up has been one of my favourite things. You are kind, bright and brave. I am very proud of you.
- sweet [first name], I hope your Christmas is full of laughing, treats and people who love you. I am one of them. Big hug from me, wherever you are.
- sweet Dear [first name], thank you for being such a bright light in my life. Merry Christmas. I hope this year is the best one yet. Love always.
- funny Merry Christmas, [first name]. As your godparent, I am legally required to give you advice. Here it is: eat the pudding first. You are welcome.
- funny Dear [first name], I promised to guide you through life. So far my main achievements are good snacks and a very loud laugh. Merry Christmas. More to come.
- funny [first name], being your godparent is the best job I have never been paid for. Merry Christmas. I am accepting payment in hugs and the last piece of cake.
- quiet [first name], I am proud to be your godparent. Merry Christmas.
- quiet Merry Christmas, [first name]. I am always here. Love from me.
- quiet Dear [first name], thinking of you today. You matter to me. Take care.
Questions people ask
What do you write in a Christmas card for a godchild?
Say you are thinking of them, mention something you noticed this year, and remind them you are in their corner. You do not need much. A godparent who writes a few honest lines is already doing the job better than most.
Do I have to send a godchild a Christmas card every year?
There is no rule, but it is a lovely habit. A card each Christmas builds a small, steady record that someone outside their family has been paying attention. It is easy with an e-card, and it does not cost you a trip to the post office.
Can I send my godchild a card if I do not know their parents well?
Yes. Send the link to a parent's email or phone, with a short note, and they can open it with the child. If the child is older and has their own phone, you can send it straight to them with their parents' blessing.