From the Heart to the Shopping Cart: 50+ Perfect Xmas Wish List Messages
The Christmas wish list. It’s a tradition that’s part childhood magic, part modern-day practicality. From crayon-scrawled letters to Santa to a meticulously curated Amazon board, a wish list is a small beacon of hope and excitement during the festive season. But how do you capture that spirit in a card?
Finding the right words can be tricky. You want to be warm and festive, but also personal and unique. Whether you want to be funny, heartfelt, or a little bit of both, a message themed around their Christmas wish list is a wonderful way to connect. Here is our ultimate list of wishes, categorized to help you find the perfect one for your card.
Heartfelt Wishes for When They Are the Real Gift
1. I looked at my Christmas wish list this year and realized it’s only got one thing on it: You. Merry Christmas to the only gift I’ll ever need.
2. Forget what’s on your list for Santa. You’re at the very top of mine. Wishing you a Christmas as wonderful as you are.
3. If I had one wish this Christmas, it wouldn’t be for something under the tree. It would be for a thousand more moments just like this, with you.
4. They say the best things in life aren't things. Looking at you, I know it's true. You're my Christmas wish come true.
5. I hope you get everything you wished for this year... but know that to me, your presence is the greatest present of all.
6. My Christmas wish list is short this year: To see you happy, to see you healthy, and to see you smile. Merry Christmas.
7. No matter what’s wrapped in a bow, the best part of my Christmas is having you in my life. You've checked off every box on my heart's wish list.
8. Wishing you a Christmas that’s as full of love and joy as my heart is whenever you’re around. You’re my everything.
Playful Pokes at the Never-Ending Wish List
1. I saw your Christmas wish list and immediately sent it to Santa, the Powerball committee, and a friendly billionaire. Hoping one of them comes through for you! Merry Christmas!
2. Your wish list is my favorite holiday story. It’s a fantasy novel with a very expensive plot! Hope all your outrageously wonderful dreams come true.
3. I hope Santa has been hitting the gym, because carrying all the gifts on your wish list is going to be a workout. Merry Christmas!
4. Just a heads up, I told Santa you’ve been *mostly* good this year. Hopefully, that’s enough to get you at least the first page of your wish list.
5. Wishing you a Christmas so merry that you forget your wish list has 47 items on it and mine only has two. (Just kidding... mostly!)
6. I hope your Christmas is filled with joy, love, and at least one or two things you didn't have to buy for yourself. Happy Holidays!
7. Here's to a Christmas where your blessings outnumber the items on your Amazon wish list. (It’ll be a close call, though!)
8. I got your wish list! I’ve decided to get you a lottery ticket instead. It has better odds. Merry Christmas!
Magical Wishes Straight from the North Pole
1. I put in a good word with the big guy in red. He said you’re at the top of the "Nice List" and the elves are working overtime on your wishes!
2. May your Christmas morning be filled with magic, and may you find everything your heart desires (and everything on your list) waiting for you.
3. Heard a rumour from the North Pole that your wish list was so good, Santa had to hire extra reindeer just for your delivery. Merry Christmas!
4. Wishing you a Christmas where every wish, big or small, is granted by a little bit of North Pole magic.
5. I hope your stocking is filled with all the little things from your list, and your heart is filled with all the joy of the season.
6. This Christmas, may you feel the same wonder you did when you first wrote a letter to Santa. May all your wishes take flight.
7. The elves told me your wishes were particularly special this year. Here’s hoping they all come true! Have a magical Christmas.
8. May your home be filled with the scent of gingerbread and the magic of a wish list fulfilled. Merry Christmas!
The Wish List for Things Money Can't Buy
1. This Christmas, my wish for you isn't something that can be wrapped. I'm wishing you endless joy, unbreakable peace, and abundant love.
2. I hope your real wish list comes true this year: a heart full of happy memories, a home full of laughter, and a life full of love.
3. My wish for you this season is a list of things that never fade: moments of pure joy, days without worry, and nights of peaceful rest.
4. More than anything on a list, I wish you the comfort of family, the warmth of friendship, and the love of the season.
5. This Christmas, let's add some things to our wish list: more patience, more kindness, more laughter, and more time together.
6. Wishing you everything that truly matters—a healthy year, a happy heart, and a peaceful mind. Merry Christmas.
7. May your Christmas be filled with priceless treasures: moments of connection, quiet contentment, and roaring laughter.
8. This card is my official wish list for you: May every day bring a new reason to smile. Merry Christmas.
Wishes to Go with the Gift (When You Hope You Got It Right!)
1. I saw this and thought it would be a perfect addition to your collection... or at least a good start to checking off your wish list! Merry Christmas!
2. It might not be *everything* on your wish list, but it’s a little something to let you know I was thinking of you. Hope you love it!
3. Consider one item on your Christmas wish list officially checked off! So happy to celebrate with you.
4. I did a little reconnaissance with your wish list. Hope this hits the mark! Wishing you the happiest of holidays.
5. A little something to make your Christmas even brighter. I hope it’s just what you were wishing for!
6. I hope this brings a smile to your face! It’s way more fun than a gift card. Merry Christmas!
7. I tried my best to get something you'd love from your wish list. But if not, just know the real gift is my impeccable wrapping skills.
8. Merry Christmas! I hope this little gift makes you as happy as you make me.
### Make It Your Own
The most memorable Christmas messages are the ones that come straight from the heart. Use these wishes as a starting point, but don't be afraid to add a personal touch. Mention a shared memory, an inside joke, or a specific hope you have for them in the coming year. A little bit of you is the best thing you can add to any card. Happy writing