102 Christmas Verses
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By Catherine Pulsifer, Updated November 27, 2024
Discover a heartwarming collection of Christmas verses perfect for sharing the joy and meaning of the season. Whether you’re looking for the ideal verse to include in your Christmas cards or simply want to reflect on the beauty of the holiday, you’ll find meaningful words here. From famous verses that capture the spirit of Christmas to short and sweet messages that leave a lasting impression, we have something for everyone.
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Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) -
The Lord All-Powerful says, "I am sending my messenger to prepare the way for me. Then suddenly, the Lord you are looking for will come to his temple. Yes, the messenger you are waiting for, the one who will tell about my agreement, is really coming!
Malachi 3:1 (ERV) -
The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus."
Luke 1:30-31 (GNT) -
And so the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
Luke 2:10 (NASB) -
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Luke 2:11 (NIV) -
"Give glory to God in heaven, and on earth let there be peace among the people who please God."
Luke 2:14 (NCV) -
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."
Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) -
When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11 They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11 (NLT) -
The Word became a human and lived among us. We saw his glory—the glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father—and he was full of grace and truth.
John 1:14 (NCV) -
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem saying, "Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."
Matthew 2:1-2 (NET) -
Wishing you all the season's best
May it be one that you feel blessed
We hope the holidays are joyous ones
For you and all your sons. -
Straight from our hearts come
The season's greetings, sincere
Joyous and full of hope.
Here's to Christmas happiness for all. -
In this festive season, joyous and bright,
Wishing you Christmas filled with pure delight.
May the New Year bring laughter and cheer,
Every happiness to you, throughout the year. -
Some wishes are friendly, some wishes are gay,
Some wishes are loving and this one's that way . . .
Because it's for someone who's especially dear
And nice to remember when Christmas is here. -
May this season bring good cheer
May it be full of happiness to all you hold dear
But never forget the reason
For this special season. -
In the hush of Christmas, a quiet delight,
Moments of joy, wrapped in pure starlight.
May simplicity bless your festive cheer,
Bringing peace and warmth throughout the year. -
"What is Christmas", a child asks, "Santa and the gifts he brings?"
"No my child," I replied, "it is truly other things.
The first Christmas, a gift was sent from God above
He sent His Son, Jesus, a gift of love." -
Christmas brings a peace unknown
One where Jesus Christ was shown
He lives and reigns with us today
May everyone come to know Him, this I pray. -
May your shopping be over
And your wrapping done
Now is the time to relax
And have some fun. -
This verse holds a prayer
Filled with blessings and warmth
May the Christmas season bring
Joy, peace, and happiness forth. -
A gift of love, wrapped in ribbons of care,
Faith shining bright, a hope beyond compare.
May your Christmas be a joyous embrace,
Filled with warmth, love, and boundless grace. -
Here’s wishing you more happiness
Than all my words can tell,
Not just here for Christmas
But for all the year as well. -
Amidst the carols, a serene refrain,
May your Christmas be free of worldly strain.
Simple joys weave blessings, pure and true,
Wishing tranquility in all you do. - Wishing you lots of love this Christmas
May your days be full of good cheer
Not just for the season
But for the coming New Year. -
May the miracle of Christmas
Never leave us.
May our focus be on the One
Who sent His only Son. -
May the center of your Christmas
Be a thankful heart for the birth of Jesus
This card comes with blessings for you
Not just for Christmas but for the whole year through. -
Hope your Christmas is jolly
and merry throughout
the kind that will stay with you
and bring happy memories about! -
I know I’ve wished you this before,
But every year I wish it more,
A Merry Christmas! -
Christmas comes but once a year
A time that is special and so dear
We stop and give thanks to God above
For sending His Son and His Love. -
May the peace of Christmas Eve surround you
May the joy of Christmas day fill your heart.
May your home be filled with family too
May Santa find you and your Sweetheart. -
The twinkling lights of the Christmas tree
The gifts that we give and receive
Remind us of the greatest gift to man
God's only Son, God has a plan. -
The fragrance of the evergreen;
The holly wreaths bidding welcome in the windows,
The mirth and gladness in our hearts;
The gay laughter and happy words that fill the air...
These are the ingredients of a merry Christmas.
And this is the kind of Christmas that we want everyone to enjoy.
A very Merry Christmas to one and all! -
Hoping all your wishes come true
And that Santa is good to you!
May friends and family surround you
May your Christmas be filled with love. -
This Christmas verse is just for you
To let you know we love you true.
May this season bring
Dreams come true and all things
That gives you happiness
And may you and your family be blessed. -
Christmas comes but once a year
A time of love and peace and cheer
Oh, how I wish Christmas would stay all year. -
Be happy, be glad,
Christmas is almost here
It is a time of year that we love so dear. -
We count down the days
When we can sing and praise
Alleluia! Christ was born
On this happy Christmas morn. -
I love sharing Christmas
The way we do, Dear
I love being with you
To start the New Year.
I love you for doing
The sweet things you do
That makes me so thankful
I share life with YOU! -
The world stops and takes note
And much has been wrote
About the birth of a baby
Over 2000 years ago.
A peace encompasses the world at large
It reminds us that God is still in charge! -
Like the wings of a dove
May your Christmas be full of love
and remembrance that Jesus is the reason
For this Christmas season. -
May health and joy, and peace be thine
Upon this Christmas day,
And happy faces round thee shine
As plenteous as the flowers in May. -
We wish you cheer -
We wish you happiness -
We wish you the merriest and most joyful Christmas ever.
But more than that, we wish that all your wishes come true. -
Hark, the pearly air is trembling,
Liquid music floats along,
Angels in sweet joy assembling,
Thrill the skies with heavenly song.
"Peace on Earth" is their refrain;
O, be it yours this peace to gain. -
Now Christmas comes with a hearty cheer.
May kindly thoughts go around,
And bring to you a glad New Year,
With peace and plenty crowned. -
Christmas comes, let every heart
In Christmas customs bear its part:
The "old" be "young" the sad be gay,
And smiles chase every care away. -
Joy and plenty in the cottage,
Peace and feasting in the hall;
And the voices of the children,
Ring out clear above it all; -
A Merry Christmas. -
May you feel the Christmas joy
As you see the girls and boys
May peace be with you this time of year
As you spend it with those who are dear.
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Blessings are sent to you
For a Christmas where wishes come true
And may the New Year bring
Another year of positive living -
Christmas shopping is being done
Christmas pageants are being sung
May this Christmas bring
Love, happiness and all good things. -
Christmas comes but once a year
A time to spend with those who are dear
May this season be filled with love
And thanks be given to God above
For His dear son was born this day
To save us, teach us His way. -
What is Christmas?
It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present,
hope for the future.
It is a fervent wish that
every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal,
and that every path may lead to peace.
Agnes M. Pahro -
Christmas brings great love and cheer
To acquaintances, friends, and those we hold dear.
May you be blessed by the feeling of the season
And the love of Jesus being the reason
That we celebrate the day of his birth
And may our praises be heard throughout the earth.
Catherine Pulsifer -
Oh joyous be your Christmas-tide,
And bright your New Year, too;
To you may love ne'er be denied;
May all your friends be true.
J. S. Ogilvie -
Again the festive season's here,
With all that can delight and cheer;
Oh I may you nothing lack each day,
But find fresh blessings strew your way.
J. S. Ogilvie -
Ring in, ring in the revelries.
And let the feast be one
Where not a single guest there is
But Innocence and Fun!
Let Christmas -warmth keep winter out,
And joy unbroken reign -
From floor to roof -tree send the shout
Till Christmas comes again!
J. S. Ogilvie -
A good merry Christmas, and happy New Year,
To all my good neighbours where e’er they may steer;
How e’er far abroad they may chance for to roam,
They’ll meet with a welcome when they return home.
William Craig -
Santa Poems
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At Christmas
A man is at his finest towards the finish of the year;
He is almost what he should be when the Christmas season's here;
Then he's thinking more of others than he's thought the months before,
And the laughter of his children is a joy worth toiling for.
He is less a selfish creature than at any other time;
When the Christmas spirit rules him he comes close to the sublime...
Edgar A. Guest -
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring - not even a mouse:
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
Clement C. Moore
Read the entire poem - Christmas Poems Twas The Night Before -
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service.
To all, charity. To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
Oren Arnold -
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love Divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
Star and angels gave the sign.
Christina Rossetti -
Any cloud you can lift from the hearts of care?
Any kind word needed? - try to be there,
And always add help to sympathy’s prayer,
When Christmas comes.
Fear not, my friend, giving more than your due,
Remember the gift presented to you
In the long ago, and try to be there,
When Christmas comes.
William Lytle -
Take, my friend, this heartfelt greeting,
Happy be thy Christmas day.
Faith, and hope, and love here meeting.
Speed thee on thy New Year's way!
J. S. Ogilvie -
A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, But softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small.
Eva K. Logue -
Here comes old Father Christmas,
With sound of fife and drums;
With mistletoe about his brow,
So merrily he comes!
Rose Terry Cooke. -
From home to home, and heart to heart,
from one place to another.
The warmth and joy of Christmas
brings us closer to each other.
Emily Matthews -
Christmas is coming, and what will it bring?
Many a pleasant and gladdening thing;
Meetings and greetings, and innocent mirth:
All that is brightest and best on the earth.
J. S. Ogilvie -
Christmas is more than parties, presents, and pleasures;
It is a star, a stable, and a Savior.
William Arthur Ward -
A little Boy of heavenly birth.
But far from home today,
Comes down to find His ball, the Earth,
That Sin has cast away.
O comrades, let us one and all
Join in to get Him back His ball!
John B. Tabb -
Let Christmas not become a thing
Merely of merchant's trafficking,
Of tinsel, bell and holly wreath
And surface pleasure, but beneath
The childish glamour, let us find
Nourishment for soul and mind.
Let us follow kinder ways
Through our teeming human maze,
And help the age of peace to come
From a Dreamer's martyrdom.
Madeline Morse -
I can but think that angels sang.
When thou wast born, in the starry sky,
And that their golden harps out-rang
While the silver clouds went by!
Alfred Noyes -
C hrist, Christ, is born to-day!
H oly be thy holiday.
R ise betimes, and haste away,
I n thy church to kneel and pray,
S urely from thine heart to say:
T hou, O Lord, will I obey.
M any poor around there be
A lms give thou, and sympathy,
S o God's blessing light on thee.
Lady Lindsay -
Santa's coming down the chimney tonight,
But I hope he leaves cookies, not just takes a bite! - May your Christmas be merry and bright,
With no tangled lights or socks too tight!
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I hope your presents bring plenty of cheer,
And your eggnog has just enough beer! -
Wishing you joy and gifts galore,
But mostly hoping you don't snore!
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This Christmas, may your tree stand tall,
And may your relatives not drive you up the wall! -
Eat all the treats and don’t feel blue,
Calories vanish come January, it's true! -
May your holidays sparkle and shine,
And the fruitcake be something you don’t have to dine! -
Christmas is here, time to have fun,
Just don’t burn the cookies before they’re done!
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May your gifts be cool and perfectly sized,
Not like last year’s sweater, which traumatized!
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Hope your Christmas is jolly, without a hitch,
And that Santa remembers you're not rich!
Funny Santa Claus Poems
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May your tree stay upright and full of cheer,
And may your ugly sweater win first prize this year! -
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright,
With presents you love, and pants that still fit right!
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Here’s to gifts that don’t need a return,
And cookies that won’t let your stomach churn!
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May your Christmas be full of laughter and cheer,
And your lights stay untangled for the rest of the year!
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Santa’s on his way, but don’t you fret,
Just make sure to leave out cookies—not a salad set! -
Up in the sky, what do we see?
Santa’s sleigh and a jolly "Yippee!"
Gifts for all, wrapped tight with care,
Magic and joy fill the air. -
Reindeer racing through the snow,
Hooves go fast, Rudolph's nose aglow!
Pulling Santa with a merry cheer,
Bringing smiles this time of year. -
Jingle, jingle, hear the sound,
Santa’s sleigh is coming ‘round.
Hang your stockings, don’t delay,
Christmas fun is on its way! -
Candy canes red, candy canes white,
Sweet little treats on a frosty night.
Twisting stripes in a sugar swirl,
Making Christmas bright for every boy and girl. -
Elves are dancing, elves are singing,
In Santa’s shop, the toys are swinging.
Tiny hands make gifts with care,
Christmas magic everywhere! -
Build a snowman, big and round,
Place a hat and hear the sound:
“Happy Christmas to you, my friend,
Let’s have fun till the season’s end!” -
Tick-tock, the clock counts down,
Soon Santa will visit our town!
Cookies and milk we’ll leave out near,
Waiting for his sleigh to appear. -
Stockings hanging by the fire,
Filled with gifts to inspire!
Candy, toys, and maybe a treat,
Christmas morning is so sweet! -
Twinkling lights on the tree so bright,
Shining colors, a magical sight.
Red and green, they sparkle away,
Making our home a holiday display. -
Ho, ho, ho, what do we hear?
Santa’s laugh brings Christmas cheer!
With a belly shake and a “Merry night!”
He spreads his joy till morning light. -
Gingerbread cookies, round and sweet,
Decorated faces, a tasty treat!
Crunchy and warm, they’re so much fun,
Merry bites for everyone! -
Sprinkle oats and sparkle dust,
Reindeer snacks are a must!
Guide them here with a glowing path,
They’ll find their way to Santa’s math! -
Boxes big and ribbons bright,
Presents under the tree tonight.
What’s inside? Let’s take a peek,
The Christmas magic makes us squeak! -
Snuggle tight in cozy beds,
Dreaming of Santa’s sled.
Candy canes and snowy scenes,
Fill our hearts with happy dreams. -
Cookies, cocoa, and pies so sweet,
Christmas time has the best to eat!
Let’s gather ‘round with a joyful cheer,
Sharing love this special year.
Christmas Bible Verses
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Christmas Card Verses
Short Christmas Card Verses that are great to use in your cards. Give your card a unique touch by sharing one of our verses. You may also find a verse in a Christmas card poem.
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Famous Christmas Verses
There are many Christmas verses but these ones have been written by famous people. Their verses are shared and appreciated year after year by many.
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Funny Christmas Verses
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Christmas Verses For Children
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