Sweet Christmas cards for your uncle

A sweet card for your uncle is more of an event than he lets on. Thank him for the help, the lifts, the quiet word. Short and plain works. He will say 'no worries' and think about it for a week.

6 things to write inside

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

  1. sweet Uncle [first name], thanks for the lifts, the loans and the loud laugh. You make every family get-together better. Merry Christmas, with love.
  2. sweet Dear [first name], you showed me how to be at ease in a room. I still try to do it your way. Merry Christmas.
  3. sweet [first name], I do not say it enough, but you were there when it counted. Thank you. Merry Christmas, Uncle.
  4. sweet Happy Christmas, [first name]. The family would be quieter and a lot less fun without you. Love you.
  5. quiet Merry Christmas, Uncle [first name]. Thanks for everything.
  6. quiet [first name], glad you are family. See you soon.

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.