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Merry Christmas! If you think Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, you probably want to post some of your favorite memories on Instagram or share them in a Christmas card. If you need help coming up with the perfect festive caption, we’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of over 560 cute and funny Christmas captions, song lyrics, and quotes sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
The Best Christmas Captions
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Merry Christmas Captions
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive caption. Help your loved ones get in the Christmas spirit by posting a cheerful caption that expresses your excitement for the holiday season. Here are some merry captions to consider:
- “May your days be merry and bright.”
- “Joyeux Noel.”
- “May this Christmas outshine the rest.”
- “Sending you gingerbread hugs and peppermint kisses.”
- “Christmas magic is in the air.”
- “Mistletoe, merry moments, and memories made.”
- “A cup of cheer and a heart full of love.”
- “Santa approved this Christmas cheer!”
- “Cheers to the holiday magic!”
- “Tinsel, tunes, and a whole lotta holiday feels.”
- “Hoping your Christmas is as merry as my playlist!”
- “Let’s sleigh this holiday season!”
- “Christmas cheer: unlocked and unwrapped!”
- “You’re the jingle to my bell.”
- “Sending you all the merry and bright vibes!”
- “Tinsel in my hair, twinkle in my eyes.”
- “Decking the halls and feeling jolly.”
- “Twinkle twinkle, Christmas star, this holiday’s been the best by far.”
- “Just a little Christmas sparkle for your feed.”
- “Wishing you snowflakes, warm hugs, and endless joy.”
- “The best kind of Christmas magic is the kind we make.”
- “Here for the gingerbread, carols, and good cheer!”
- “May your heart be as full as my photo album this Christmas.”
- “Giddy up, jingle horse, pick up your feet… I’m ready to party!”
- “It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and I’m soaking it all in!”
Cute Christmas Captions
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Choose a sassy or sentimental caption for a cute Christmas photo. Whether you want to show off your Christmas outfit or post a cute pic with friends or family, pick a cute caption that fits your social media aesthetic. Here are some options that will likely get you a ton of engagement:
- “Too many decorations? No such thing.”
- “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.”
- “The elves did it.”
- “Love the giver more than the gift.”
- “Make it a December to remember.”
- “I’m only a morning person on December 25th.”
- “What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe.”
- “There’s snow place like home.”
- “Up to snow good.”
- “Dreaming in peppermint pink.”
- “Cuddles, cocoa, and Christmas movies.”
- “Little moments = big magic.”
- “Santa-approved sweetness.”
- “Jolly vibes only.”
- “Candy cane cuteness overload.”
- “Happiness tastes like peppermint.”
- “Oh (rein)deer.”
- “Fa la la la.”
- “Sipping my way through Christmas, one cup of cocoa at a time.”
- “Sweater weather and holiday cheer—my kind of Christmas!”
- “Feeling extra jolly with all this Christmas love.”
- “Jingle all the way!”
- “Ho ho ho, and away we go!”
- “Heart full of gratitude, soul full of joy.”
- “Fairy lights on winter nights.”
- “All roads lead home for the holidays.”
- “Sparkly bows and mistletoe.”
- “Friends like you make the season bright.”
- “Some people are worth melting for.”
- “Making memories one cookie at a time.”
Funny Christmas Captions
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Make everyone “ho ho ho” with a hilarious caption. With all the shopping, planning, and traveling, the holidays can get pretty stressful. Luckily, a bit of humor can go a long way in making people feel better. Here are some funny captions to post with your next Christmas pic:
- “Dear Santa… I can explain.”
- “Christmas calories don’t count.”
- “Never fir-get.”
- “All I want for Christmas is food.”[1] X Research source
- “Dreaming of a white Christmas… but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red.”
- “Sleigh, queen.”
- “Bah, humbug.”
- “Forget the figgy pudding, I want cookies!”
- “Relationship status: single and ready to jingle.”
- “It’s the most wonderful time for a beer.”
- “My Christmas spirit is whiskey.”
- “Petition to celebrate Christmas year-round. Sign below!”
- “Consider this photo my Christmas card to all of you.”
- “I hope the reindeer eat the naughty list.”
- “Dear Santa… define ‘nice.’”[2] X Research source
- “December isn’t over yet, but I already understand how the Grinch felt.”
- “To-do list: eat, drink, nap.”
- “Naughty is the new nice.”
- “‘Tis the season for stretchy pants.”
- “That’s a wrap! No, seriously—I finally finished wrapping the gifts.”
- “It’s beginning to *cost* a lot like Christmas…”
- “Has anyone ever actually had figgy pudding?”
- “One more cookie, and I swear I’ll fit in the Santa costume.”
- “Felt jolly, might delete later.”
- “In my Santa era.”
- “Resting Grinch face.”[3] X Research source
- “Believe in your elf.”
- “Rebel without a Claus.”
- “Yule be sorry.”[4] X Research source
- “Ho ho ho? More like ha ha ha.”
- “But first, let’s take an elfie.”
- “Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year. Most of the time. Once in a while. Never mind, I’ll buy my own stuff.”
- “Visions of sugarplums and all that jazz.”
- “One day of coal vs. 364 days of fun… I’ll take my chances.”
- “Reindeer games champion.”
Christmas Captions for Couples
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Post a sweet caption about the person you’re meeting under the mistletoe. The holidays are a great time to snuggle up with your partner. Whether it’s your first Christmas as a couple or you’ve been together for years, remind them just how much you love them with one of these captions:
- “We have great chemis-tree.”
- “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”
- “If kisses were snowflakes, I’d send you a blizzard.”
- “Meet me under the mistletoe.”
- “You rock my Christmas socks.”
- “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…”
- “All I want for Christmas is you.”
- “It was love at frost sight.”
- “I only have ice for you.”
- “We’re definitely on the cute list.”
- “I love you from head to mistletoe.”
- “You’re the marshmallow to my hot chocolate.”
- “You’re the reason my Christmas is so merry.”
- “Like the snow, I’m falling for you.”
- “Under the mistletoe, it’s just us two.”
- “You’re my favorite Christmas tradition.”
- “Together is the best place to be this holiday season.”
- “You’re the twinkle in my Christmas lights.”
- “Cuddling through the cold, one Christmas movie at a time.”
- “You’re the sugar to my Christmas cookie.”
- “Mistletoe and snuggles, please!”
- “Santa called. He said we’re his new favorite couple.”
- “Just two snowflakes melting in each other’s arms.”
- “I asked Santa for you this Christmas.”
- “Found my Christmas joy—it’s you.”
- “Two stockings, one love.”
- “Meet me under the mistletoe in 3…2…1…”
- “Kiss me like it’s Christmas Eve.”
- “Filling each other’s stockings and hearts.”
- “Matching pajamas? Check. Matching hearts? Double-check!”
- “With you, every Christmas wish came true.”
- “Love so warm, even the snow is jealous.”
- “Our love is a gift I’ll unwrap forever.”
- “Here’s to Santa for bringing me the best gift ever.”
- “I love you more than Santa loves cookies and milk.”
Christmas Captions for Family
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Post a silly caption that captures your family’s dynamic. Everyone’s family can get a bit chaotic, especially around the holidays. But that’s exactly why you love them! Once you’ve got the whole crew together, take a picture to capture the memories. Here are some fun captions to try:
- “Red wine pairs well with a crazy family.”
- “As you get older, your Christmas list gets shorter—because the things you really want can’t be bought.”
- “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day.”
- “The best present on Christmas is spending time with family.”
- “Hot cocoa + holiday movies + family = Christmas.”
- “Instead of listing everyone in this photo, let’s just call it the Naughty List.”
- “Family: the heart of every Christmas memory.”
- “The magic of Christmas is multiplied when shared with family.”
- “Unwrapping gifts, but cherishing the people who matter most.”
- “Silent night? Not with this crew!”
- “Ho ho home is where the family is!”
- “Our favorite gift of all? Time together.”
- “Here’s to the family chaos and Christmas cheer!”
- “Merry Christmas from our cozy crew to yours.”
- “Santa brought us all together this year.”
- “Our sweaters are ugly, but our love is beautiful.”
- “Christmas magic, one family memory at a time.”
- “From our joyful mess to yours.”
- “Baking memories and sugar cookies with my favorite people.”
- “Lights, laughter, and lots of family love!”
- “From ‘ho ho ho’ to ‘no no no’ – parenting at Christmas.”
- “Cheers to the memories we’re making, from our family to yours.”
- “Snow much family fun!”
- “This Christmas, I’m thankful for every single one of you.”
- “Santa’s favorite family right here.”
- “Family: the real Christmas magic.”
- “All I want for Christmas is this moment.”
- “Our family shines brighter than the tree.”
- “Cozy nights, happy hearts, big family hugs.”
- “Decking the halls with my favorite humans.”
Christmas Captions for Babies
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Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with an adorable caption. There’s nothing more special than celebrating the holidays with your baby. Take some cute Christmas photos to share with your loved ones, and include one of these sweet captions to remind yourself what the holidays are truly about:
- “The snuggle is real.”
- “Holiday snuggles are my love language.”
- “May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.”
- “Happy holidays from Santa’s little elf.”
- “First Christmas, endless memories.”
- “Tiny hands, big holiday magic.”
- “Santa’s littlest helper has arrived!”
- “All I want for Christmas is… a nap.”
- “Tiny toes and mistletoe.”
- “Baby’s first Christmas = family’s biggest joy.”
- “Silent nights? Not anymore!”
- “Our little stocking stuffer.”
- “Cutest little reindeer in training.”
- “Baby, it’s cold outside, but our hearts are warm.”
- “The best present under the tree.”
- “Snowflakes and baby snuggles make for the perfect holiday.”
- “A bundle of Christmas cheer.”
- “Making Christmas memories with the newest member of the crew.”
- “Christmas cuddles with my little snuggle bug.”
- “Santa’s ‘nice’ list just got even cuter!”
- “A little holiday magic in every giggle.”
- “My heart grew three sizes this Christmas.”
- “Santa’s little helper reporting for duty.”
- “Santa must be jelly of this cute, round belly.”
- “Santa, please bring bubble wrap and boxes. I think that may be all this kid is interested in.”
- “Dear Santa, you can have the cookies, but the milk is mine.”
- “All is not calm around here.”
- “On Christmas, we’re morning people… Thanks to our newest addition.”
- “It was love at frost sight with this Christmas miracle.”
- “On the cute list.”
Christmas Captions for Dogs
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Celebrate the howl-idays by posting your furry friend. Your dog is part of the family, so include them in all the holiday fun! Snap a festive pic of your pup, and think of a clever pun to post in the caption. Here are some examples:
- “Feliz naughty dog.”
- “Dear Santa Paws, I’ve been a very good boy/girl this year.”
- “Paws-itiviely the best Christmas ever!”
- “Santa Paws is coming to town!”
- “Fur-ever dreaming of a white Christmas.”
- “Deck the paws with boughs of holly.”
- “Fur real, this is the best Christmas yet!”
- “Naughty or nice? Asking for a friend… 🐶”
- “Paws-itively excited for the howlidays!”
- “Rockin’ around the Christmas tree with my favorite furball.”
- “Furry and bright!”
- “Who needs a reindeer when you have me?”
- “Just call me Santa’s little helper.”
- “Dreaming of belly rubs and Christmas treats.”
- “Unleashing some serious holiday cheer.”
- “I woof you a Merry Christmas!”
- “Sniffing out Santa’s cookies like a pro.”
- “Paw-some holiday vibes only.”
- “Hoping Santa brings me extra belly rubs this year.”
- “Santa’s favorite ‘paws-on’ helper!”
- “Fetching Christmas cheer one tail wag at a time!”
- “Happiness is a warm puppy on a cold Christmas night.”
- “Dashing through the snow, one paw at a time.”
- “Christmas cuddles are fur-ever.”
- “Fur, fun, and festive cheer.”
- “Bark the herald angels sing.”
- “Who needs reindeer when you have me?”
- “Sit, stay, sleigh.”
- “Snow much fun with my pup.”
- “Paws, presents, and peppermint kisses.”
Emoji Christmas Captions
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Spice up your caption with some fun emojis. You’re already full of Christmas cheer, so why not make your post even more cheerful with some cute emojis? There are a ton of Christmas and winter-themed emojis, so get creative! Here are some examples:
- “Current status: ready for a long winter’s nap 😴❄️”
- “O 🎄, O 🎄, how lovely are your branches.”
- “🎅➡️🏠”
- “He’s making a 📝and checking it ✌️”
- “I’m on the 😈list.”
- “I’m on the 😇list.”
- “There’s ❄️ place like 🏡”
- “Every time a 🔔 rings, an 😇 gets its wings.”
- “Up to ❄️ good.”
- “All I want for Christmas is 🍕”
- “Lit up like a 🌲!”
- “ 🌰 roasting on an open 🔥”
- “ 🍪? Check. 🥛? Check.”
- “Fizz the season 🍾”
- “Not a creature was stirring, not even a 🐭”
- “ 🏠 for the holidays.”
- “Your presents 🎁is requested.”
- “December hits different ✨🎁”
- “Sweet as a candy cane 🍬♥️”
- “Santa, check your DMs 🎅📮”
- “Fireside feels 🎄🔥”
- “Holiday tunes, happy hearts 🎶⭐”
- “Sipping something festive 🍷”
- “You are the milk to my cookie 🍪”
- “Joy to the world 🌎”
- “Let it 🌨️”
Song-Inspired Christmas Captions
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Post lyrics from your favorite Christmas song. There are a lot of catchy Christmas tunes out there, so one of the easiest ways to come up with a festive caption is to quote your favorite lyrics. Whether you prefer the classics or modern Christmas music, here are some great options:
- “All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies.”
- “Fill your heart with joy and cheer.” – Stevie Wonder
- “Underneath the Christmas lights tonight.” – Kelly Clarkson
- “In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas.” – Jay Livingston
- “Silent night, holy night, all is calm.” – Franz Gruber
- “All the world is your winter song.” – Pentatonix
- “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style.” – Jay Livingston
- “Peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light.” – Gene Autry
- “Hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too.” – Leroy Anderson
- “There’ll be much mistletoeing, and hearts will be glowing.” – Andy Williams
- “May your days be merry and bright.” – Irving Berlin
- “Hurry down the chimney tonight.” – Eartha Kitt
- “Holidays are joyful, there’s always something new. But every day’s a holiday when I’m near to you.” – The Carpenters
- “Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.” – Nat King Cole
- “Santa Claus llegó a la ciudad.” – Luis Miguel
- “Wherever there are people giving gifts, exchanging cards, I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts.” – Jose Mari Chan
- “A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.” – John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
- “If there is love in your heart and your mind, you will feel like Christmas all the time.” – Faith Hill
- “Feeling Christmas all around, and I’m trying to play it cool.” – Ariana Grande
- “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” – Irving Berlin
- “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.” – Judy Garland
- “My world is filled with cheer and you this Christmas.” – Donny Hathaway
- “Christmastime is here.” – Lee Mendelson and Vince Guaraldi
- “In my heart is a Christmas tree farm where people would come to dance under sparkling lights.” – Taylor Swift
- “The party’s on, the feeling’s here that only comes this time of year.” – Paul McCartney
- “There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow.” – Edward Pola and George Wyle
- “It hasn’t snowed a single flurry, but Santa, dear, we’re in a hurry.” – Jerry Herman
- “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.” – Johnny Marks and Burl Ives
- “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” – Robert Allen and Al Stillman
- “Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad.” – José Feliciano
- “Next year, I could be just as good if you check off my Christmas list.” – Eartha Kitt
- “I feel like I’m gonna kiss you standing beneath that mistletoe.” – Otis Redding
- “Kiss me on this cold December night.” – Michael Bublé
Movie-Inspired Christmas Captions
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Quote your favorite Christmas movie. Whether you prefer something sentimental or something silly, there are a ton of iconic quotes from Christmas movies, including Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, and The Polar Express. Try one of these lines the next time you’re trying to think of a good caption:
- “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” – It’s a Wonderful Life
- “It’s a beaut, Clark.” – Christmas Vacation
- “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate, you know.” – A Charlie Brown Christmas
- “I believe, I believe. It’s silly, but I believe.” – Miracle on 34th Street
- “First we’ll make snow angels for two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat a whole roll of Toll House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then to finish, we’ll snuggle.” – Elf
- “The Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. Maybe Christmas, he thought… doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps… means a little bit more.” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- “Treat every day like Christmas.” – Elf
- “Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.” – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- “Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved.” – A Christmas Story
- “It’s Christmas Eve. It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be.” – Scrooged
- “You stink. You smell like beef and cheese. You don’t smell like Santa.” – Elf
- “Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.” – Miracle on 34th Street
- “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” – The Polar Express
- “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” – A Christmas Story
- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Elf
- “That’s what Christmas memories are made from. They’re not planned, they’re not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry. They just happen.” – Deck the Halls
- “I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” – A Christmas Carol
- “Seeing isn’t believing—believing is seeing.” The Polar Express
- “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that matters. It’s who’s around it.” – A Charlie Brown Christmas
- “Children hold the spirit of Christmas within their hearts.” – The Santa Clause
- “It’s not just a holiday, it’s a feeling.” – The Family Stone
- “Forgive me, Mr. Claws. I’m afraid I’ve made a terrible mess of your holiday.” – The Nightmare Before Christmas
- “I never thought it was such a bad little tree.” – A Charlie Brown Christmas
- “But for now, let me say. Without hope or agenda. Just because it’s Christmas. And at Christmas you tell the truth. To me, you are perfect.” – Love Actually
- “It’s Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.” – The Holiday
- “It’s Christmas Eve. A time of mystery, expectations… Who knows what might happen.” – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
- “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” – Elf
- “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” – The Polar Express
- “Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.” – Christmas Vacation
- “Yes! Yes, I do! I like Christmas! I love Christmas!” – A Christmas Carol
- “Christmas is just about my favorite time. Ever since I was a little kid, I always felt like it was my own personal holiday.” – Ernest Saves Christmas
Quotes About Christmas
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Share a sentimental quote about the holiday. Since Christmas is a major holiday for many people, there’s no shortage of sweet, sentimental quotes about it. If you’re struggling to come up with a good caption, borrow the words of your favorite author, celebrity, or historical figure. Here are some examples:
- “Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind.” – Mary Ellen Chase
- “If you don’t have Christmas in your heart, you’ll never find it under a tree.” – Dr. Seuss
- “Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create lasting memories.” – Joel Osteen
- “Where art thou, Mother Christmas?... Why Father should get all the praise and no one mentions you.” – Roald Dahl
- “Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.” – Peg Bracken
- “My idea of Christmas… is very simple: loving others.” – Bob Hope
- “At Christmas, everybody invites their friends about them, and people think little of even the worst weather.” – Jane Austen
- “Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.” – Nora Roberts
- “Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.” – Ruth Carter Stapleton
- “Like snowflakes, my Christmas memories gather and dance—each beautiful, unique, and gone too soon.” – Deborah Whipp
- “The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” – W. C. Jones
- “The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” – Burton Hills
- “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
- “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” – W. T. Ellis
- “I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.” – Harlan Miller
- “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth, sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
- “Christmas waves a magic wand over the world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
- “At Christmas, all roads lead home.” – Marjorie Holmes
- “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” – Alexander Smith
- “Christmas is a piece of one’s home that one carries in one’s heart.” – Freya Stark
- “Some Christmas tree ornaments do a lot more than glitter and glow. They represent a gift of love given a long time ago.” – Tom Baker
- “The smells of Christmas are the smells of childhood.” – Richard Paul Evans
- “I love the excitement, the childlike spirit of innocence, and just about everything that goes along with Christmas.” – Hillary Scott
- “Christmas, to me, is as many people as possible happy.” – Tupac Shakur
- “Even as an adult, I still find it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve.” – Carrie Latet
Christmas Eve Captions
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Post about your favorite Christmas Eve traditions. Whether you’re staying up waiting for Santa or doing some last-minute prep for hosting Christmas dinner, Christmas Eve is a day filled with excitement. Here are some fun captions that capture the magic:
- “Hurry down the chimney.”
- “T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring (except for people with kids who still believe in Santa).”
- “Santa’s favorite.”
- “Santa might bring the presents, but the cheer is all us!”
- “It’s the night before Christmas… let the magic begin.”
- “Waiting for Santa like…”
- “The stockings are hung, the tree is glowing, and my heart is full.”
- “Wishing you a Christmas Eve filled with peace, love, and cookies.”
- “Sipping cocoa and waiting for Santa.”
- “All is calm, all is bright… Christmas Eve vibes.”
- “Merry Christmas Eve! Let the countdown to Christmas Day begin.”
- “Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, only excitement was stirring!”
- “Here’s to Christmas Eve traditions and new memories being made.”
- “Waiting for magic to happen… and maybe a few presents, too!”
- “Hoping I make the nice list this year!”
- “The best part of Christmas Eve? All the anticipation!”
- “Last-minute prep, but the joy is already here.”
- “The magic is real, and it’s happening tonight.”
- “Looking for Rudolph’s shiny nose tonight!”
- “One more sleep until the best day of the year!”
- “Santa’s on his way… I’ll be in bed by 9:00.”
- “The Christmas lights are glowing, the fire is warm, and the joy is overflowing.”
- “Silent night, merry night.”
- “Christmas Eve is just as magical as Christmas Day.”
- “I’ve been good all year… Now bring on the holiday cheer!”
- “If you need me, I’ll be waiting for Santa!”
- “The stockings are stuffed, the tree is lit, and now it’s time to make some Christmas memories.”
- “Excitement level: 100%”
- “All is merry and bright, especially on Christmas Eve.”
- “Santa Claus is coming to town!”
Christmas Lights Captions
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Share some of your favorite moments under twinkling lights. There’s nothing better than driving around looking at Christmas lights… unless it’s putting up your own! If you love to admire all the bright colors of Christmas, post a photo of some of your favorite lights with one of these captions:
- “Let’s get lit!”
- “My favorite color is Christmas lights.”[5] X Research source
- “Sparkle and shine, it’s Christmastime.”
- “‘Tis the season to sparkle.”
- “Twinkle lights, timeless nights.”
- “Twinkling lights, endless wonder.”
- “Let your heart shine as bright as the Christmas lights.”
- “Under the glow of Christmas lights, everything feels magical.”
- “Making spirits bright one twinkle at a time.”
- “Walking in a merry land of Christmas lights.”
- “When in doubt, add twinkle lights and take a pic.”
- “Twinkle, twinkle, little light… make this Christmas extra bright!”
- “Can’t stop, won’t stop decking the halls with lights.”
- “These lights are brighter than my holiday spirit!”
- “Let your light shine as bright as these Christmas lights.”
- “The more lights, the merrier the Christmas!”
- “Glow up this holiday season!”
- “When the lights sparkle as much as my Christmas joy.”
- “These lights are the reason my Christmas spirit is lit!”
- “Let’s get lit… with Christmas lights, of course!”
- “If these lights are any indication, it’s going to be a bright Christmas!”
- “Lighting up the night with Christmas cheer and twinkling lights!”
- “Who needs stars when you have Christmas lights like this?”
- “Christmas lights are my love language.”
- “When the lights are twinkling, so is my heart.”
- “Lighting up the holidays one bulb at a time!”
- “A little sparkle, a lot of joy!”
- “This Christmas, I’m feeling extra sparkly.”
- “Glistening, glowing, and ready for Christmas!”
- “Let the Christmas lights guide you to a bright new year.”
Christmas Tree Captions
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Show off your Christmas tree decorating skills with a fun caption. Decorating a Christmas tree is a fun tradition that the whole family can participate in. Whether you have a specific theme or just throw ornaments on willy-nilly, snap a pic when you’re done and post it with one of these captions:
- “Rocking around the Christmas tree.”
- “I got all spruced up for the holidays.”
- “I’m feelin’ pine.”
- “A perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect.”
- “*Puts a selfie on top of the Christmas tree because I’m a star.”
- “Yes, I do consider myself a Christmas tree hugger.”
- “O, Christmas tree, O, Christmas tree.”
- “Every ornament tells a story. Every branch holds a memory.”
- “When in doubt, add more tinsel.”
- “Tree-mendous fun!”
- “Home is where the Christmas tree is.”
- “Just a cozy soul under a big Christmas tree.”
- “Chilling by the tree, living the holiday dream.”
- “The tree’s up, and so is my holiday spirit!”
- “Decked out and ready to sparkle.”
- “Underneath the tree, everything’s just a little more magical.”
- “I like my Christmas tree like I like my holiday spirit: sparkly and bright!”
- “The magic of Christmas starts with a perfectly decorated tree.”
- “Oh, Christmas tree, you’re the real star of the show.”
- “Just me, my tree, and a whole lot of holiday cheer.”
- “Feeling tree-mendously festive today.”
- “The tree is lit. Now let’s get this holiday party started!”
- “All wrapped up in Christmas spirit and twinkling lights.”
- “O Christmas tree, how lovely your lights are!”
- “If this tree doesn’t bring you holiday cheer, I don’t know what will!”
- “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… with a green tree and twinkling lights.”
- “Some of the best Christmas magic happens around the tree.”
- “Trimming the tree and turning up the Christmas cheer!”
- “You know it’s winter when the tree is the only light in the room.”
- “Gonna go lay under the tree to remind my family that I’m the gift.”
Captions for a White Christmas
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Let everyone know how much you’re enjoying the snow. If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, share some of your favorite pics from a snow day, whether you prefer to make snow angels or stay inside, snuggled up by the fire. Here are some fun captions to try:
- “Dashing through the snow.”
- “Dreaming of a white Christmas.”
- “Feeling frosty.”[6] X Research source
- “When life gives you snow, make snow angels.”[7] X Research source
- “Say it ain’t snow!”
- “The forecast is un-brr-lievable.”
- “Snowflakes are winter’s confetti.”
- “Snowy days, sparkly nights.”
- “Baby, it’s cold outside.”
- “The world changes when it snows.”
- “Hot chocolate weather.”
- “Chillin’ with my snowmies.”
- “Winter wonderland vibes all the way.”
- “All dressed up with nowhere to snow.”
- “Catching snowflakes and spreading cheer.”
- “Snow much joy, snow much fun.”
- “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but I’ll settle for hot cocoa.”
- “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
- “Walking in a winter wonderland.”
- “Cold hands, warm hearts, snowflakes everywhere.”
- “Snow much fun in the winter wonderland!”
- “Catching snowflakes on my tongue like it’s a full-time job.”
- “Here for the snow, not for the shoveling!”
- “Every snowflake is a little piece of winter magic.”
- “The world looks better in a blanket of snow!”
- “Do you want to build a snowman?”
- “Waiting for Frosty to come to life.”
- “Let the snowflakes fall and the magic begin!”
- “Snow is just nature’s way of spreading a little sparkle.”
- “Let’s get lost in the snow and find some magic.”
Christmas Card Captions
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Send your best wishes with your Christmas cards. Sending Christmas cards is a great way to let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them during the holiday season. Be sure to include a caption that expresses your well-wishes for them for Christmas and the new year. Here are some examples:
- “Merry everything and happy always.”
- “Wishing you a season filled with joy, laughter, and authentic moments.”
- “May your Christmas be as bright as the star on top of your tree.”
- “Sending love, light, and holiday cheer your way.”
- “Wishing you joy, love, and endless cheer this holiday season.”
- “From our family to yours, merry Christmas!”
- “Sending you warm wishes and cozy vibes this Christmas.”
- “Wishing you a season full of joy, laughter, and warmth.”
- “The best way to spread Christmas cheer: loud music and happy hearts.”
- “Fa la la… all day long!”
- “Wishing you a cup of cocoa and a season of joy.”
- “Believe in the magic of the season.”
- “Eat, drink, and be merry. It’s Christmas time!”
- “Sending warm wishes and a little Christmas sparkle your way.”
- “From my cozy corner to yours—Merry Christmas!”
- “Wishing you peace, love, and the coziest vibes this holiday season.”
- “Tis the season to be cozy and bright.”
- “¡Feliz Navidad! Wishing you joy and peace this season.”
- “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
- “Have yourself a merry little Christmas… and a big mug of cocoa!”
- “We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!”
- “Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas.”
- “Our family wishes yours joy and peace today, tomorrow, and always.”
- “Happy holidays! We hope all your Christmas wishes come true.”
- “Merry Christmas! I hope you receive one blessing after another this coming year.”
Short Christmas Captions
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Keep things short and sweet with these captions. Let your holiday festivities speak for themselves! If coming up with the perfect caption feels stressful, try not to overthink it, and go with one of these cute options. After all, everyone will be busy admiring your Christmas photos!
- “Feeling holly jolly.”
- “Christmas mode: activated.”
- “Tis the season!”
- “Time to deck the halls.”
- “Celebrating the season.”
- “Where’s the mistletoe?”
- “Cheers to the holidays!”
- “Feeling festive!”
- “All wrapped up with a bow.”
- “So frosty.”
- “Tinsel time.”
- “Festive AF.”
- “Ho^3.”
- “All is calm, all is bright.”
- “Treat yo’elf.”
- “#Sleigh.”
- “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle.”[8] X Research source
- “Merry and bright, just like this moment.”
- “Wrapped in love and holiday cheer.”
- “Santa’s got nothing on us.”
- “Fa la la la fabulous.”
- “Sleighin’ it this Christmas.”
- “Joy to the world!”
- “Dear Santa…”
- “Cheers to Christmas!”
- “Making spirits bright.”
- “Feeling extra Santa-mental this year.”
- “Happy holiyays!”
- “Feast mode activated.”
- “Merry elfin Christmas.”
Early Christmas Captions
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Start the holiday season early with these captions. There’s a lot of debate about how soon you should start celebrating Christmas, but there’s nothing wrong with getting the party started early! Whether you start celebrating November 1st or December 1st, here are some great early Christmas captions:
- “Ready for the first day of Christmas.”
- “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!”
- “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.”
- “Too soon? Never! Christmas starts now.”
- “The earlier, the merrier!”
- “Why wait? Let the holiday magic begin!”
- “Officially in full Christmas mode. Bring on the magic!”
- “Christmas countdown mode: ON.”
- “The countdown to Santa begins now.”
- “Alexa, how many sleeps until Christmas?”
- “How is it already this close to Christmas?”
- “Halloween is over, which means it’s Christmas now.”
- “Christmas is so near I can practically hear the sleigh bells.”
- “The countdown to Christmas chaos has officially started.”
- “Can we skip the countdown and go straight to the cocoa?”
- “Only X days left to find a new ugly sweater.”
- “Just X more nights to dream of sugar plums.”
- “Counting the days until family drama and pie.”
- “The countdown is on, and so is the glitter.”
- “Warning: may spontaneously start singing Christmas carols at any moment.”
- “My Christmas spirit is currently under construction.”
- “That feeling when you know Christmas is on its way.”
- “The final countdown has begun! Who’s excited?”
- “Waking up every day knowing we’re one day closer to Christmas.”
- “Marking my calendar and checking it twice. Christmas is coming!”
- “Can you feel it? We’re on the final stretch to the holidays!”
Religious Christmas Captions
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Remind your fellow Christians of the true meaning of Christmas. Many people celebrate Christmas culturally, but for Christians, the day is an important reminder of Jesus Christ’s birth. If you’re religious, here are some quotes, Bible verses, and other religious Christmas captions:
- “But wait—there’s myrrh.”[9] X Research source
- “Hark the herald angels sing.”
- “God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.” – Pope Francis
- “Jesus is the reason for the season.”
- “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.” – James 1:17
- “Silent night, holy night.”
- “May the miracle of Christ’s birth bring you joy.”
- “A merry heart does good like medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22
- “A blessed and holy Christmas season.”
- “May God’s blessings be yours this Christmas.”
- “May the love of Christ warm your hearts this Christmas.”
- “The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence.”
- “Sending God’s love this holiday season as we celebrate another magical Christmas.”
- “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all.”
- “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11
- “O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.” – “O Come All Ye Faithful”
- “There has been only one Christmas—the rest are anniversaries.” – W. J. Cameron
- “Happy birthday, Jesus!”
- “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” – C. S. Lewis
- “Jesus was born into a feeding trough that nourished the bodies of animals so that He could feed the souls of men.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough
- “And there’s no better time than Christmas to become the kind of seekers the wise men embodied. Wise people still seek Christ.” – Rick Warren
- “During the hurry of the festive occasion of this Christmas season, find time to turn your heart to God.” – Howard W. Hunter
- “Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness.” – George F. McDougall
- “When Christ was born, so was our hope.” – Max Lucado
- “All the Christmas presents in the world are worth nothing without the presence of Christ.” – David Jeremiah
- “Peace on Earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” – Helen Steiner Rice
- “The story of Christmas is the story of God’s relentless love for us.” – Max Lucado
- “The good news of great joy changed the course of every silent night to come.” – Alicia Bruxvoort
- “Peace with God, peace with others, and peace in your own heart.” – Rick Warren
- “If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: God with us.” – John MacArthur
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