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A merry list of 25 funny Christmas cards for the 2025 holiday season

September 9, 2025 8 minutes

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No Christmas is complete without fairy lights, Santa, and a mailbox full of funny Christmas cards. 

If you’re looking for funny Christmas card ideas – whether to send yourself or add to your store collection – you’re in the right place. The holiday rush is on, and Christmas Eve comes faster than you think.

Here’s a collection of printed, funny Christmas card ideas that’ll add joy and humor to the holiday season.

1. Personalized photo Christmas cards

A personalized family Christmas card.
Source: EmberPapier

Personalized holiday cards add a heartfelt and meaningful touch to seasonal greetings.

When it comes to funny holiday cards, humor does wonders. Add a message like “Rarely calm, but always cheerful” or “Wishing you a normal Christmas,” and you’ll have a standout card.

2. Christmas cards with puns

Four illustrated Christmas cards with puns.
Source: SuperJuiceBox

Puns sell because they’re funny and catchy. Combine a clever line with cute illustrations or photos, and you’ve got a holiday greeting card worth sharing

These humorous Christmas cards work for friends, family, coworkers – anyone who could use a chuckle.

3. Funny family Christmas cards

A funny family Christmas card.
Source: NOLALOULOU

A goofy family photo and a funny saying? That’s a greeting card people remember. These Christmas cards blend humor and real-life chaos – perfect for loved ones who appreciate honest holiday laughter. 

Show off your family’s personality while bringing a chuckle to someone’s face!

4. Year-in-review Christmas card

A year-in-review family Christmas card.
Source: OhSimple

These funny holiday cards capture the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of the year. From milestones to disasters, a funny year-in-review turns real life into something worth sharing. 

Add charts, stats, or quick blurbs to keep friends and family laughing all the way into January.

5. Funny couple Christmas cards

A funny couple Christmas card with illustrated otters.
Source: LegitGreetingCards

Funny greeting cards for couples put a playful spin on the holidays. They’re a cute way to share the holiday cheer and show your loved ones you love hanging with them.

6. Animal Christmas cards

Five different hand-drawn animal Christmas cards.
Source: PaperSwanandCo

Animals – big or small, furry or feathered, with or without Santa hats – never fail to make people smile.

Whether your customers love otters, hamsters, or polar bears, tailor the card by adding a funny photo or pun so it stays on their fridge all year.

7. Funny dog Christmas cards

Five funny dog-themed Christmas cards.
Source: BARKYandBOOKISH

Dogs don’t try to be funny – they just are. That’s why they’re perfect for humorous Christmas cards, especially paired with a clever caption like “I licked the envelopes. You’re welcome.”

Stealing socks, barking at snowmen, hogging the couch – dogs turn everyday chaos into punchlines. These cards are quick to design, easy to personalize, and a fun way to boost holiday sales.

8. Funny cat Christmas cards

A funny illustrated cat-themed Christmas card.
Source: CheeryCorner

In the United States alone, 46.5 million households own cats. If your customers are one of them, a cat-themed card will surely become your next bestseller.

Here are a few funny holiday card ideas to inspire your designs:

  • Wishing you a purrfect Catmas!
  • I’m the reason the mouse isn’t stirring
  • All I want for Christmas is cats
  • I hope you have a meowy Christmas!
  • I believe in Santa Claws

Make your funny Christmas cards today!

9. Alexa Christmas card

Alexa-themed illustrated Christmas card.
Source: goofcatgreetings

Many of us are low-key addicted to technology. A message like “Alexa, send {Name} a Christmas card” captures our reliance on smart devices while delivering quirky holiday cheer.

10. Light humor for dark nights

A dark humor “Dumpster fire” Christmas card.
Source: BradArtBasel

As if the holiday season isn’t expensive enough, high electricity bills are also around the corner. Share a light-hearted card that makes families laugh during dark winter nights with sarcastic holiday cheer.

11. I hope you like this card because I haven’t got you a present

A funny “I hope you like this card because I haven’t got you a present” Christmas card.
Source: StudioYelle

For siblings, this humorous card says exactly what you’re thinking. It doubles as a budget-friendly gift – or a backup if you forgot to buy one. Skip the wrapping paper, add a loud caption, and call it a win.

12. Obligatory Christmas card

An “Obligatory” Christmas card.
Source: typealive

An obligatory greeting card is an adorable way to send warm greetings with a wink. It’s the perfect pick for less festive recipients who still deserve a smile. Minimalistic and tongue-in-cheek, this card is a funny twist on the typical holiday style.

13. Funny cards for friends

A funny Christmas card for friends, illustrating a British and Australian winter.
Source: TeePeeCreationsGifts

The holidays are a good time to check in with the friends who make you laugh the hardest. Add a clever message, a personalized photo, and send a little joy their way. These greeting cards remind your favorite people they’re at the top of your mind – even if you’re miles apart.

Make your funny Christmas cards today!

14. Enjoy a Christmas workout

A “Happy Fit-mas” Christmas card.
Source: Eight21StudiosLLC

Walking to the fridge and opening a bottle of wine isn’t real exercise, but during the holidays, it counts. This funny Christmas card is perfect for people who’d rather enjoy family time than stress about a missed gym day.

15. Funny wine Christmas card

A funny wine-themed Christmas card.
Source: BluRoseDesigns

This is the perfect card for the wine lovers in your family or friend group. It’s an elegant way to communicate that you know your loved one’s sarcastic character well.

16. Ugly sweater season Christmas card

An ugly sweater-themed Christmas card.
Source: MindBlowingStudio

A funny card that pairs with the real deal – an ugly yet practical sweater. With Printify, you can design your own ugly sweaters effortlessly and make the perfect gift combination for your family and friends.

17. Merry Christmas, my deerest!

A cute Christmas card with an illustrated deer.
Source: RossJDesigns

As if there’s much to say about this one. It’s a cute holiday card for those you love the most, your deer-est ones.

With a bit of creativity and our free Product Creator, you’ll turn wordplay into humorous Christmas cards people remember.

18. Christmas calories don’t count

An illustrated “Christmas calories don’t count” Christmas card.
Source: KEOLIX

With snow-filled holidays coming soon, we should count our blessings, not calories. These greeting cards focus on creating beautiful memories with our family, leaving exercise for the new year.

19. Funny Christmas cards for business

A cute and funny Christmas card for a business.
Source: AndyCaricature

Funny company Christmas card ideas let you show appreciation to your employees and add some fun to the season. 

These funny holiday cards bring laughter to the workplace and make January a little less cold. It’s a simple, memorable way to thank the people who’ve supported you all year.

20. Cute, dark humor Christmas cards

Dark humor/sarcastic Christmas card.
Source: TopHatAndMonocle

Friends who enjoy jokes with a darker twist will appreciate a Christmas card in that same spirit. It’s a great pick for anyone with a sharp sense of humor and a love for playful honesty about holiday gatherings.

Make your funny Christmas cards today!

21. Prosecc… Ho, ho, ho!

Prosec-ho, ho, ho! Christmas card.
Source: KellyMaysLittleShop

An adorable holiday card for those who enjoy unwinding with a glass of bubbly. With the electricity price going through the roof, turning off the TV, dimming the lights, and pouring a glass of sparkling prosecco might not be a bad idea.

22. Funny anxiety Christmas card

Anxiety-themed funny Christmas card.
Source: LeePrintsCo

As the crazy Christmas season approaches, it’s alright to feel down once in a while. Although on the surface, we’re as cool as a cucumber, we often feel like deer in the headlights.

Whatever the reason behind the worries, receiving a thoughtful Christmas card will surely warm one’s heart and make them laugh.

23. Christmas card for a coworker

“Deck the halls and not your coworkers” Christmas card.
Source: SorryNotSorryCo

If your coworkers appreciate a good laugh, humorous Christmas cards are the way to go. Whether it’s poking fun at office quirks, shared work moments, or lighthearted holiday jokes, it’ll bring a smile to any colleague who knows the true meaning of workplace humor.

24. Santa’s bringing nothing

A “Santa’s bringing nothing”-themed Christmas card.
Source: SlammerPress

Sometimes, the card itself is the gift, and that’s enough to spark holiday joy. Perfect for anyone who appreciates lighthearted, sarcastic-style humor during the Christmas season.

25. An “old fashioned” Christmas card

An illustrated Christmas card with an old-fashioned cocktail for an “old-fashioned” Christmas.
Source: PaperVioletDesigns

Adding a witty pun to your Christmas cards is a fantastic way to blend holiday joy with timeless humor. It’s ideal for those who appreciate delightful drinks, wonderful company, and festive fun!

Make your own Christmas card

A smiling woman is sitting at a kitchen table, drinking coffee, looking at a laptop with Christmas decorations behind her.

With Printify, making your own printable funny Christmas cards is simple. Whether just a few cards for your family or a thousand for your company, we’ve got it covered.

You don’t need any upfront investment. Anyone can create cards for themselves or add one to their store immediately.

After a card is ready, we’ll do the rest – print, package, and ship it directly to your or your customer’s doorstep.

Step 1: Create a Printify account

Sign up for an account. Our platform is 100% free, beginner-friendly, and accessible to everyone.

Step 3: Apply your design

Bring your funny Christmas photo ideas to life in our Product Creator. With just a few clicks, add a fun family portrait, a creative dog picture, or a witty saying.

Frequently asked questions

In the Printify Catalog, you can create and buy funny Christmas cards for your family, friends, and colleagues.

Use inside jokes, playful puns, or witty greetings that match your personality. Check out our article ‘Happy Holidays’ messages, greetings, and wishes to find a section specifically for such cards.

You can make Christmas cards more special by starting with the recipient. Personalize them with an inside joke, a shared memory, or your own weird sense of humor. Add photos, bold captions, or illustrations showing off your personality and style. 

With Printify’s Product Creator, you can use our free graphics, AI image generator, and design tools to make a one-of-a-kind printed card.

With Printify, you can buy as many cards as you need. We have no minimum or maximum order requirements.

Yes, absolutely. A sample is a great way to see if you’re happy with the final result, so you can make adjustments before placing a larger order.

A few closing thoughts

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, let’s not forget what it’s really about – sharing love, laughter, and a good sense of humor.

Funny Christmas cards make a great gift on their own, especially paired with printed photos, clever captions, and classic envelopes. 

Whether you’re creating greeting cards for your store or sending them to loved ones, they’re a meaningful way to connect. Add them to your collection, and give people something they’ll actually want to keep and remember.

Make your funny Christmas cards today!

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