Merry & Bright: Christmas Quotes for Your Cards and Insta

50+ Sayings, Captions and Christmas Quotes for Card Wording Ideas!

December is upon us, and it's time to sprinkle some festive cheer on your holiday cards and Instagram feeds! Whether you're crafting the perfect Christmas card for your BFF or hunting for that witty caption to accompany your hot cocoa selfie, we've got you covered. From classic quotes by famous figures to lyrics that make you want to jingle all the way, this list of iconic Christmas quotes will make your season's greetings shine brighter than Rudolph's nose.

So grab your peppermint mocha, get cozy, and let's dive into a sleigh-load of merry and bright quotes that will light up your season!

Famous Quotes for Festive Cards

Celebrity Christmas Cheer

Celebrities know how to add a touch of glamour and wit to Christmas. Here are some of our favorite Christmassy quotes from the stars, sometimes inspirational and filled with hope:

• "I’m more of a Thanksgiving person, but who doesn’t love a little Christmas magic?" - Taylor Swift

• "Christmas is a special time of year. I love the music, the lights, the giving, and the joy that seems to fill every heart." - Michael Buble

• "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." - Norman Vincent Peale

• "A good conscience is a continual Christmas." - Benjamin Franklin

• "Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge

• "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." - Charles Dickens

• "Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." - Winston Churchill

• "One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly." - Andy Rooney

• "Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling." — Edna Ferber

• "Christmas... is not an external event at all, but a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart." — Freya Stark

• "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." — W.T. Ellis

• "Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!" — Charles Dickens

• "Christmas is the day that holds all time together." — Alexander Smith

• "At Christmas, play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year." — Thomas Tusser

• Use these celebrity quotes to make your festive cards stand out and spread some good, ole-fashioned cheer! It really is a wonderful life! 

Literary Christmas Quotes

Books have a way of capturing the magic of the holiday season like nothing else. If you're looking to sprinkle some reading and bookish charm on your Christmas cards, here are some gems from literature that truly shine:

• "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." - Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol"
• Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." - Clement Clarke Moore, "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
• "One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books." - J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
• "Christmas was coming. The little log house was almost buried in snow. Great drifts were banked against the walls and windows ..." - Laura Ingalls Wilder, "Little House in the Big Woods"
• "Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" - Dr. Seuss, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
• "Always winter but never Christmas." - C.S. Lewis, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
• "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents." - Louisa May Alcott, "Little Women"
• "Oh, and the next thing you know, Christmas will be here!" - O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi"
• "A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together." — Garrison Keillor, "Leaving Home"
• "Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi." — O. Henry, "The Gifts of the Magi"

Use these gems from literature to infuse your holiday greetings with a bit of timeless wisdom and festive warmth. Perfect for the book-lovers in your life!

Songs & Carol Lyrics That Shine

There's something about Christmas songs and carols and all things jolly that instantly puts everyone in a festive mood.

• "Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh!" - Jingle Bells
• "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!" - Deck the Halls
• "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
• "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!" - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
• "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright." - Silent Night
• "Walking in a winter wonderland." - Winter Wonderland
• "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul." - Frosty the Snowman
• "Rockin’ around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop." - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• "Santa Claus is coming to town!" - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
• "Have a holly, jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year." - A Holly Jolly Christmas
• "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, had a very shiny nose." - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
• "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree." - The Twelve Days of Christmas
• "Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays." - Home for the Holidays

These song lyrics are sure to make your holiday cards and social media posts shimmer with festive spirit!

Instagram-Worthy Christmas Captions

Short and Sweet Sayings

Sometimes, less is more—especially when it comes to Instagram captions and quotes. Short and sweet sayings can capture the festive spirit in just a few words.

• Merry & Bright
• 'Tis the Season
• Joy to the World
• Sleigh-in' it!
• Fa la la la flawless
• Winter vibes and cozy nights
• Kiss me under the mistletoe
• Jingle all the way
• Cozy up, buttercup!
• Snowflakes and snuggles
• Chillin' with my snow-mies
• Holly jolly everything
• Santa baby!
• Sparkle and shine
• Cocoa mugs and cozy hugs
• Mistle-no regrets
• Christmas magic in the air
• You're the tinsel to my sparkle
• Holiday cheer near and dear
• Wrapping presents with love
• Winter things

These short sayings are perfect for quick, impactful captions that will make your holiday posts stand out without needing too much thought.

Puns and Playful Phrases

These puns and playful phrases will make your Instagram feed merry and bright, the likes (and maybe even gifts) are sure to be rolling in, faster than a snowball!

• Sleigh my name, sleigh my name
• Fleece Navidad
• Snow much fun
• Baking spirits bright!
• Let me take an elf-ie!
• Have your elf a merry little Christmas.
• Sleigh, girl, sleigh.
• Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle.
• Yule be sorry if you miss this!
• Santa’s favorite ho-ho-homie.
• Resting Grinch face.
• It’s the most wine-derful time of the year.
• Up to snow good.
• You snow the drill!
• Prosecco-ho-ho.
• All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies.
• Oh deer, Christmas is here!
• I’m dreaming of a wine Christmas.
• Ho-ho-hold my beer.
• Believe in your elf.
• Dear Santa, define "nice."
• All spruced up.
• This is as merry as we get.

These captions are not just pun-derful but will also spread cheer and laughter among your followers. Perfect for capturing the fun of the holiday season!

Heartfelt Holiday Messages

For those moments when you want to spread a little extra love, heartfelt holiday messages are the way to go.

• May all your days be merry and bright
• The best present: friends & family
• All is calm, all is bright
• Thankful, grateful, blessed.
• Warm wishes and mistletoe kisses.
• There's snow place like home for the holidays.
• Christmas magic is in the air.
• Wrapped in love and holiday cheer.
• My heart is full of Christmassy joy.
• Celebrating this season of love and togetherness.
• Here's to a holly, jolly, and a very merry Christmas!
• Sparkle like the lights on the Christmas tree.
• The true spirit of Christmas is love.
• Home for the holidays, where love resides.
• Wishing you a season filled with warmth, wonder, and joy.
• Joyful moments make the best memories.
• Creating cherished memories this festive season.
• May your holiday season be wrapped in warmth and filled with love.
• Love and light this Christmas night.
• Embracing the magic of the season.
• From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!
• Each day of December is a piece of holiday magic.
• Snowflakes, kisses, and holiday wishes.

These heartfelt messages will elevate your Instagram posts, making them both meaningful and memorable, feeling like Christmas day, every day!

Time to Wrap it Up! 🎁

And there you have it, folks! A sleigh-load of quotes that’ll have your holiday cards and Instagram posts sparkling brighter than the star on top of the tree, we hope this helped! Perfect for the thoughtful cards to go along with the perfect gifts! Your family, friends, significant other, or even child are sure to love reading these additions to their cards!

Whether you’re going for heart-meltingly heartfelt, laugh-out-loud witty, or straight-up iconic, you’re now armed with the perfect words to spread a little extra cheer this festive season. So, grab your favorite cozy blanket, get those creative juices flowing, and make this holiday season one to remember. May your days be merry, your posts be bright, and your cocoa be extra chocolaty!

Happy Holidays, you festive little elves! 🎄✨