Wishes
Religious Christmas Wishes and Blessings
Religious Christmas wishes focus on the reason Christians celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ. Here are 28 blessings, short prayers and Bible verses quoted from the King James Version with their references.
Use them in Christmas cards, church newsletters, texts to fellow believers or as a blessing before Christmas dinner.
Christian Christmas blessings
- Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- May the peace of Christ rule in your heart and home this Christmas season.
- May the joy the shepherds felt that first Christmas night fill your heart today.
- Praying that the hope of Christmas carries you through every day of the coming year.
- May the light of Christ shine on your family this Christmas and always.
- Celebrating the gift of Jesus with you. Have a blessed and merry Christmas.
- May you find room in your heart for the Christ child this Christmas, just as He made room for us.
- Wishing you the wonder of Bethlehem, the faith of Mary and the joy of the angels.
Christmas Bible verses (KJV)
- "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
- "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Luke 2:14)
- "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
- "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." (Luke 2:10)
- "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." (Matthew 1:23)
- "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
- "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." (Matthew 2:10)
- "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
- "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift." (2 Corinthians 9:15)
- "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19)
Short Christmas prayers
- Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son. Fill our home with Your peace this Christmas. Amen.
- Father, as we gather today, help us love one another the way You love us. Amen.
- Jesus, born in a humble manger, make our hearts a place where You are welcome. Amen.
- God of hope, comfort those who are lonely or grieving this Christmas, and let them feel Your nearness. Amen.
- Lord, bless this food, this family and this day, and keep us mindful of those in need. Amen.
Blessings for cards and texts
- "The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee." (Numbers 6:24-25) Merry Christmas.
- May God's love surround you and His peace guard your heart this Christmas.
- Jesus is the reason for the season. Blessed Christmas to you and yours.
- Emmanuel, God with us. May you feel His presence this Christmas.
- "Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing." (Romans 15:13) Have a blessed Christmas.
When quoting scripture, include the reference so the reader can look it up. For a personal card, pair a verse with one sentence of your own, such as a prayer you've said for the person or a hope you have for their year.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Bible verse for a Christmas card?
Luke 2:11 is a favorite: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:14 are also widely used.
What is a religious Christmas greeting?
A religious greeting centers on the birth of Jesus, such as "Wishing you a blessed Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior." Adding a short verse makes it more meaningful.
Where is the Christmas story in the Bible?
The birth of Jesus is told in Matthew 1:18 to 2:23 and Luke 1:26 to 2:40. Luke includes the shepherds and the manger, while Matthew includes Joseph's dreams and the wise men.
What does Emmanuel mean?
Emmanuel means "God with us." Matthew 1:23 uses the name, quoting the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14.