Funny Christmas cards for your uncle

A funny card for your uncle should sound like it came off the back of a ute. Barbecue tongs, dad jokes, his firm views on parking. He will read it aloud to whoever is near, then ask you to send him another.

3 things to write inside

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

  1. funny Uncle [first name], I have heard your story about the one that got away so many times I can tell it myself. Please do not make me. Merry Christmas.
  2. funny Dear [first name], I am bringing the beer this year if you promise to put the tongs down and let someone else cook. Merry Christmas.
  3. funny [first name], happy Christmas. I am sending this by email because you would not answer a phone call and you know it.

Questions people ask

What can I write in a card for my uncle?

Pick a memory: the lift, the shed, the story he always tells. Thank him for it, add a joke, and say you hope to see him soon. Uncles are often moved by a card and never say so.

Should I send my uncle a funny or sincere card?

Both, ideally. Start with a joke so he relaxes, then finish with one sincere sentence. A card that is all sentiment can make an uncle awkward, while one that is all jokes can feel like you hid.

How do I send a Christmas card to an uncle overseas?

Send it as a link by email or text. He opens it like an envelope on his phone or computer, wherever he is. You can schedule it for Christmas morning on his side, so it is waiting when he wakes up.