40+ Christmas Messages for Your Boyfriend That Are Sweeter Than Candy Canes

The holidays tend to bring out the warm fuzzies in most of us, so it's understandable if you're feeling sentimental this time of year. One of the best ways to express your feelings is by writing a meaningful Christmas message for your boyfriend. It's a lovely gesture to show your appreciation for him and reflect on the amazing time you've spent together.

Whether you want to enhance your Christmas gift for your boyfriend or compose a keepsake letter he'll hold onto, we'll help you decide what to write in your BF's Xmas card. Below you'll find our favorite "Merry Christmas" messages for a boyfriend's card, from cute and funny sayings to romantic phrases that'll melt his heart. (Psst: We've also included a sample poem and a Christmas letter to get the ideas flowing).

Christmas Wishes for Your Boyfriend: What to Write in a Christmas Card to Your Boyfriend | Cute Messages | Funny Messages | Long-Distance Messages | Christmas Quotes | Sample Letter | Sample Poem

What to Write in a Christmas Card to Your Boyfriend

Putting pen to paper and expressing your feelings through the written word is always a thoughtful gesture, whatever the occasion. Getting started is often the hardest part though, so here are a few tips to kick things off. When you're writing Christmas quotes for your boyfriend, focus on his most admirable qualities and how he supports you in your everyday life. Does he always make you laugh or lift your spirits when you're feeling down? Or maybe he never leaves the grocery store without getting your favorite candy bar. Whatever it is, tell him how much his love means to you.

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Still unsure what to say in a Christmas card for your boyfriend? You can also highlight your favorite moments from the past 365 days in your holiday greetings. Whether it's a major milestone like moving in together or a fun vacation where you got to hang out, anything goes. Using your Christmas card note to your boyfriend to recap on the last year is especially meaningful if you're in a long-distance relationship and don't get to see each other that often. Ready to relay your boyfriend's Christmas wishes? These festive prompts are (almost) as sweet as those stocking stuffers for your boyfriend you've got up your sleeve.

Cute Christmas Messages for Your Boyfriend

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These cute Christmas messages for your boyfriend are simple, sweet and charming. Pair them with a little boyfriend appreciation gift to bring a smile to his face on Christmas morning.

• Merry Christmas to the person who lights up my life like a Christmas tree. There's no one I'd rather spend my days with.
• Being your partner is the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. Here's to another holiday by your side. I love you!
• I love you on Christmas—and every day of the year. Thank you for making every moment together feel like a gift.
• Happy Christmas sweetie! Can't wait to cuddle and watch movies with you in our matching pajamas.
• I always thought Christmas was better as a kid, until I met you. Thanks for giving me that magical feeling all over again.
• Here's to many more Christmas mornings together (and even more gingerbread cookies). I love you!
• Seeing you get excited about Christmas is honestly the highlight of my year. Happy holidays!
• Merry Christmas, my love. Nothing makes me happier than spending the holidays with you. Meet me under the mistletoe!
• You're all my Christmas wishes come true, and I feel so lucky to have you.
• So excited to celebrate our first Christmas together! Love you.

Funny Christmas Messages for Your Boyfriend

If you two prefer giggles over happy tears, these funny Christmas wishes for your boyfriend will bring out his playful side. A humorous card is the perfect gift for a boyfriend who doesn't want anything for the holidays—laughter is always a welcome present.

• Yule always be my number one person no matter what. Happy holidays!
• I'll keep this short because I know you're just dying to open your presents. Merry Xmas!
• You're at the top of my nice list this year, babe! Merry Christmas and cheers to another holiday together.
• Time to light the fire because your lump of coal is ready. JK, here's what I really got you!
• I love you more than all the presents under the tree (and that's saying a lot). Happy Christmas to my favorite person!
• You must be Santa because you've absolutely sleighed my heart! Merry Christmas my love.
• I asked Santa for the perfect boyfriend and he put Tom Holland under the tree, but I sent him back because I already have you. Thanks for being the best gift I could ever ask for—I love you!
• May your Christmas be filled with love, joy and plenty of beer. Let's grab one now!
• You're the gift that keeps on giving—I can't wrap my head around how lucky I am to have you. Merry Christmas!
• Slippers, check. Snacks, check. Gorgeous boyfriend, check. What more could I ask for? Merry Christmas to the guy who ticks all my boxes.

Christmas Messages for Your Long-Distance Boyfriend

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Absence makes the heart grow fonder—especially when you're spending the holidays apart. Send your love with a touching Christmas message to your LDR boyfriend (and a thoughtful long-distance gift) to let him know he's on your mind.

• If kisses were snowflakes, I'd send you a blizzard this holiday season. Wishing I was cuddling by your side. Merry Christmas, my love!
• Home for the holidays is wherever you are—even on the other end of the phone.
• Here's to making this Christmas our best yet, even if we're miles apart. I love you!
• I wish I had an advent calendar to count the days until I see you again! Missing you this Christmas, see you soon baby.
• Distance can't stop the magic of Christmas—or the love I feel for you. May your holiday season be filled with love, laughter and the anticipation of seeing each other again soon.
• Even though we can't be together this Christmas, you're always in my heart. Sending you all my love and affection—next year, we'll make up for those lost holiday cuddles.
• Happy Holidays! I've never looked forward to January so much, because then I'll be in your arms again.
• Celebrating the holidays with you in spirit. Excited to FaceTime later and hear all about your Christmas!
• Sending you hugs and kisses from [insert your state name here]. I'm already planning all the fun things we can do together next year. Love you, x.
• Here's to celebrating our love across the miles. Just know that you're the greatest gift I've ever received. Merry Christmas to my person.

Christmas Quotes for Your Boyfriend

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If you can't find the words this holiday season, turn to one of the greats (Dr. Seuss, we're looking at you!) to say it for you. These Christmas sayings from popular movies, books and notable figures are festive and fun.

• "I planned our whole day. First, we'll make snow angels for two hours, then we'll go ice skating, then we'll eat a whole roll of Toll House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then, we'll snuggle." —Elf
• "But for now let me say, without hope or agenda, just because it's Christmas—(and at Christmas you tell the truth)—to me, you are perfect." —Love Actually
• "Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand." —Dr. Seuss
• "Now it is Christmas time, but if you say you're mine/It would be Christmas every day." —"Christmas Every Day" by Smokey Robinson
• "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." —"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
• "Cheer up, dude. It's Christmas." —The Grinch
• "Christmas is a togethery sort of holiday. That's my favorite kind." —Winnie the Pooh
• "The best way to celebrate the holidays is with great food and even better company." —Ina Garten
• "You just sit there. And be all magical and awesome." —Klaus
• "Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." —Charles M. Schulz

Sample Christmas Letter to Your Boyfriend

Can't decide on just one Christmas saying for your BF? Try incorporating a few of your favorite holiday greetings into a Christmas letter to your boyfriend instead. We've created a template below that you can personalize with your own anecdotes, inside jokes and more.

To my favorite person on Christmas,

Happy holidays my love! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to celebrate Christmas with you. Your infectious laugh, kind heart and impressive love for sugar cookies always make the season magical.

You make me feel like a kid again—I've been so excited counting down the days to the holidays, it's been hard to sleep. Every moment we have together is a gift, from our morning coffee sessions to cooking dinner after work and hanging out with our friends. I must have done something really good to have made Santa's nice list all those years ago when I met you.

I'm looking forward to spending this Christmas—and all those to come—with you, as we decorate the tree, wrap last-minute presents and experiment with spiked hot chocolate recipes. Here's to many more years of meeting under the mistletoe!

With love,

[Your Name]

Sample Christmas Poem to Your Boyfriend

Writing a Christmas love note for your boyfriend isn't the only way to show your affection. If you're feeling creative, why not compose a poem to wish your BF a "Merry Christmas" this year? Use our sample poem below for inspiration.

Presents are wrapped and bells are jingling,

The fire is glowing and guests are mingling.

Our Christmas party is finally underway,

I'm so happy we celebrate the holidays this way.

But my favorite part isn't the jokes or the laughter,

It's cuddling with you on the sofa right after.

You make every one of my wishes come true,

I'm so lucky I get to share Christmas with you.