Funny Christmas cards for your mum

Mum's sense of humour usually comes from somewhere, and you know exactly where. Funny cards for your mum work best when they poke at the shared stuff: the leftovers, the thermostat, the way she says she's fine and isn't. Keep it affectionate. She'll show it to her friends.

3 things to write inside

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

  1. funny [first name], I've inherited your habit of buying far too much food and saying "it'll keep". It does not keep. Merry Christmas anyway.
  2. funny Dear [first name], this card is proof I remembered without being reminded three times. Merry Christmas. Please frame it.
  3. funny [first name], I promise not to say "that's not how you do it" about the stuffing this year. I will think it, loudly. Love you.

Questions people ask

What do you write in a Christmas card for your mum?

Start with one real thing she did, not a general thank you. The lift home in the rain, the phone call you didn't have to make. Then say you noticed. Mums rarely need a long message. They need one line that proves you were paying attention.

Is it okay to send my mum an e-card instead of posting one?

Yes, as long as you write something yourself. The card arrives as a link by email or text, so tell her to expect it if she's wary of links. You can schedule it for Christmas morning, so it's waiting when she picks up her phone.

What if my mum and I don't see eye to eye at Christmas?

Keep it short and true. You don't have to pretend everything is fine. A line like "I'm glad you're my mum" or "thank you for what you did" is enough, and it's easier to read than a long apology. The quiet cards suit this well.