Funny Christmas cards for your nephew

A funny card for your nephew wants to be short and slightly daft. Reference the thing he's obsessed with, the footy team that lets him down, or the size of his feet. If he laughs once, you've won.

3 things to write inside

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

  1. funny [first name], I got you a present your parents will hate. You're welcome. Merry Christmas. Do not open it near them.
  2. funny Dear [first name], I looked at your height last year and I am now afraid of you. Please grow slowly. Merry Christmas.
  3. funny Merry Christmas, [first name]. I'm sending this by computer because you only answer notifications. Look up from the screen for the pudding.

Questions people ask

What should I write in a card for my nephew?

Mention something he loves: a game, a team, a show. Add a joke he will get, say you are proud, and sign it. If he is a teenager, a short card with a bit of humour will go over better than a long one.

My nephew is a teenager and barely talks to me. Will a card still help?

Often more than you'd expect. A light, low-pressure card with no demands is easy to receive. He doesn't have to reply, and many teenagers quietly keep the ones that treat them like a person.

Can I send a card to a nephew who is too young to read?

Yes. Send it to a parent's phone and let them open it and read it out. Keep the words short and silly, and add a line that makes the parent smile too.