What to Write in a Christmas Video Message: 40 Wording Ideas (Funny, Family, Work)

A Christmas video message is short, so every line counts. These ideas are written to be read out loud by a crew, and each one has space for the person's name. Swap in your own details and it will sound like you.

Tips before you write

• Keep it to 3-5 short sentences. It gets performed word for word as written, so shorter lands better.
• Say their name early. The first few seconds are when they realise it is for them.
• Add one private detail. A nickname, an in-joke, the dog's name.
• Spell tricky names phonetically in the notes, e.g. "Siobhan (shi-VAWN)".

For the full brief structure, use the personalised video request template.

Funny Christmas messages

• "Merry Christmas, [Name]! We flew in from [country] because your Christmas jumper is a public emergency."
• "[Name], you said you wanted nothing this year. So here is a dance crew. Merry Christmas!"
• "[Name], this video cost less than the wrapping paper you will tear off in four seconds. Merry Christmas!"
• "Official announcement: [Name] is not allowed to do the washing up today. By order of the crew."
• "[Name], put the Quality Street down and dance with us!"

For kids

• "Merry Christmas, [Name]! We heard you have been brilliant this year, especially at [thing]."
• "[Name], this dance is just for you. Have the best Christmas ever!"
• "Hello [Name] from all of us! Save us a mince pie!"

For grandparents and family far away

• "Merry Christmas, Grandma [Name]! Everyone in [town] misses you and sends a big hug."
• "[Name], we cannot be there this year, so we sent a crew instead. Love you loads."
• "Happy Christmas from all of us to our favourite person in [country]!"

For a partner

• "[Name], you are the best present I have ever had. Merry Christmas, love you."
• "Merry Christmas, [Name]. Same time next year? And every year after that."

For friends

• "[Name], another year of you being a legend. Merry Christmas from the whole group chat!"
• "Merry Christmas, [Name]! Drinks are on you in January."

For colleagues and clients

• "Merry Christmas, [Name]! Thank you for everything this year from all of us at [company]."
• "[Name], the team could not have done [project] without you. Have a brilliant break!"
• "Season's greetings to [Name] and the team at [client]. Here's to a great [year]!"

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Ready to send one?

Pick a crew on the Christmas video page. Premium and VIP arrive within 24 hours of complete details. For Christmas Eve, send complete details by 12:00 UK time on Wednesday 23 December. More wording help: personalised video gift guide.