"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a carol that instantly conjures up images of rosy-cheeked singers, sparkling lights, and the warm, familiar glow of the holiday season. Its simple, joyful lyrics have been shared for centuries, capturing the very essence of what we want to say to our loved ones at this special time of year. But beyond just singing the tune, how can we capture the spirit of its famous verses in our own holiday greetings?
This guide starts with the classic lyrics you're looking for and then blossoms into a collection of unique messages inspired by the song's most beloved lines. Whether you're writing in a card, sending a text, or captioning a festive photo, you’ll find the perfect words to share good tidings with your own "kin."
### The Full Lyrics for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
*We wish you a Merry Christmas;*
*We wish you a Merry Christmas;*
*We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.*
*Refrain:*
*Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;*
*We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.*
*Now, bring us some figgy pudding;*
*Now, bring us some figgy pudding;*
*Now, bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.*
*(Refrain)*
*We won't go until we get some;*
*We won't go until we get some;*
*We won't go until we get some, so bring it right here!*
*(Refrain)*
Classic Tidings for Friends & Family
These messages echo the timeless, central wish of the carol. They are perfect for anyone on your list, from your closest family members to your neighbors down the street.
1. Wishing you all the joy and wonder of a Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year.
2. Just like the old song says, we wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope it's a wonderful one for you and your kin.
3. May your Christmas be merry and bright, and your New Year filled with every happiness.
4. Sending you and your family the warmest wishes for a beautiful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year.
5. Good tidings to you and yours! Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories.
6. Hoping your Christmas is full of all the things that make you smile. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
7. May the simple joys of the season be yours. We wish you a very Merry Christmas.
8. From our family to yours, wishing you a Christmas that's merry in every way and a New Year full of blessings.
9. Thinking of you and sending a wish for a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful year to come.
For the Love of Figgy Pudding: Wishes for Foodies & Hosts
Inspired by the fun and festive demand for treats, these messages are perfect for the host of a party, the family foodie, or anyone who believes the best part of the holidays is the feast.
1. Wishing you a Christmas as sweet and delightful as figgy pudding! Hope your holiday is full of good cheer and even better food.
2. May your table be heavy, your glass be full, and your heart be light. Merry Christmas!
3. Here’s to a season filled with delicious food, warm company, and "a cup of good cheer." Happy holidays!
4. Wishing you a Christmas overflowing with joy, laughter, and all your favorite festive treats.
5. Thanks for being the one who always brings the "figgy pudding" to our lives! Wishing you the happiest of holidays.
6. Hope your Christmas is filled with sweet moments and happy memories. (And maybe a little bit of pudding!)
7. Let the feasting begin! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a deliciously Happy New Year.
8. To the best host I know: May your holidays be as warm and wonderful as the meals you share. Merry Christmas!
9. Cheers to a season of good food, good friends, and good tidings!
Good Tidings of Joy & Peace
This category focuses on the heartfelt sentiment behind "good tidings." These wishes are for when you want to express a deeper message of hope, love, and peace.
1. Bringing you good tidings not just for Christmas, but for every day of the year. May you be blessed with peace and joy.
2. Wishing you more than just a merry season, but a lasting sense of hope and tranquility. Happy Holidays.
3. May the good tidings of the season fill your home with light and your heart with love.
4. Thinking of you and sending tidings of comfort, joy, and peace this Christmas.
5. May the spirit of Christmas—hope, love, and goodwill—be with you and your family throughout the holidays and into the New Year.
6. In a world that can feel chaotic, I’m sending you the simplest and most sincere good tidings for a peaceful Christmas.
7. Let the magic of the season renew your spirit. Wishing you tidings of great joy and a very Merry Christmas.
8. Hoping the holidays bring a chance to rest, reflect, and enjoy the good tidings that surround you.
A Happy New Year: Wishes for the Year Ahead
The carol doesn’t just stop at Christmas! Use these messages to put a special emphasis on the promise and potential of the upcoming year.
1. Merry Christmas! And here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year ahead for you and yours.
2. The song wishes for both, so here it is: a very Merry Christmas to you, and all the very best for a Happy New Year!
3. May the joy of this Christmas carry you into a New Year filled with bright opportunities and new adventures.
4. Cheers to a wonderful holiday season and a fresh, fantastic start in the New Year.
5. Closing out this chapter with a Merry Christmas wish, and opening the next with hopes for a Happy New Year for you.
6. Wishing you a beautiful end to this year and an even more beautiful beginning to the next.
7. Merry Christmas! May the coming year bring you everything you’re hoping for.
8. Let's celebrate all the good of this year and look forward to the promise of the next. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
A Modern Carol: Short & Sweet Messages for Texts & Social Media
Perfect for a quick text, a festive tweet, or an Instagram caption, these messages are short, modern takes on the classic carol.
1. We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎶 & a Happy New Year! 🥳
2. Good tidings to you & your kin. Happy Holidays! ✨
3. Currently accepting figgy pudding. 😉 Merry Christmas!
4. Hope your Christmas is merry & your New Year is happy! 🎄
5. Just popping in to wish you a Merry Christmas! Hope it’s a great one.
6. Sending good tidings (and virtual hugs) your way.
7. Merry Christmas to you and the whole crew!
8. Status: Wishing you a Merry Christmas. 🎅
9. Warning: I won't go 'til I get some... holiday cheer from you! 😉 Happy holidays!
10. All the merry, all the happy. ✨ Christmas wishes to you!
### Make It Your Own
Now that you have the words, the final step is to add your own personal touch. A shared memory, an inside joke, or a simple, sincere "I'm thinking of you" can turn a classic wish into a cherished message. Take one of these as your starting point and make it uniquely yours.
Happy writing, and from all of us to all of you, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year