Sweet Christmas cards for your nephew

A sweet card for your nephew might be the one card that tells him he's doing fine. Say you're proud, say you're around, and keep it brief. He will read it twice and not tell anyone.

6 things to write inside

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

sweet [first name], I'm so proud of the person you are becoming. Merry Christmas. I am always in your corner, whatever you do.
sweet Dear [first name], thank you for being the best part of any family gathering. Have a good Christmas. Love you.
sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. You make me laugh every time I see you. Keep doing that.
sweet [first name], if you ever want a chat, a lift or a place to hide from your parents, you know where I am. Merry Christmas.
quiet [first name], so glad you are my nephew. Merry Christmas.
quiet Thinking of you, [first name]. I'm here if you need anything.

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.