Merry Christmas in 2026: touching congratulations in your own words

On the eve of one of the brightest and most revered holidays, Christmas, many people are thinking about how to find the most sincere and warm words for their relatives and friends. Izvestia has prepared postcards and greetings especially for this date.

A bright holiday in history and traditions

Christmas is a Christian holiday established in honor of the birth in the flesh of Jesus Christ from the Virgin Mary. It is celebrated by millions of believers around the world, but the dates vary depending on the calendar: Orthodox churches living according to the Julian calendar celebrate on January 7, while Catholics and Protestants using the Gregorian calendar celebrate on December 25. In 2026, Orthodox Christmas, as always, falls on January 7th. This holiday has the status of a state holiday in many countries, including Russia, and is a non-working day.

Historically, the exact date of Christ's birth is not given in the Gospels. Establishment on December 25 (January 7 according to the new style) The name of Christmas Day is associated with the early Christian tradition, which timed this event to coincide with the winter solstice, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. The central service of the holiday is the Christmas vigil, and the day itself is preceded by a strict fast — Christmas Eve, the name of which comes from the traditional dish of boiled wheat or rice with honey, nuts and raisins — sochiva.

The traditions of celebrating Christmas are rich and diverse. In Russia, since the 19th century, the custom of decorating a Christmas tree has become widespread — a symbol of eternal life and the tree of the Garden of Eden. On Christmas Eve evening, after the first star symbolizing Bethlehem appears in the sky, families gather for a solemn meal consisting of lean dishes. Caroling has become an integral part of the holiday — going around the houses with songs and poems, for which the owners give carolers sweets and money. On Christmas night and the following days, called Yuletide, it is customary to engage in charity, visit the sick and suffering, and give gifts to loved ones. These days are filled with a special atmosphere of peace, kindness and family comfort.

Sincere wishes in prose: words coming from the heart

Clear winter days and long evenings create a special mood conducive to sincere communication. To find accurate and warm words for congratulations means to give a piece of your warmth. Below are prose greeting options that can be sent by mail, messenger, or spoken in person.

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"My dear ones, have a wonderful Christmas! May peace, harmony and mutual understanding reign in your home on this bright day. I wish your hearts to be filled with quiet joy and faith, and every new day brings only good news. May the guardian angel protect you from all adversities, and hope for the best always lives in your soul! May this year be a time for you to fulfill your innermost desires and good beginnings!"

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"Merry Christmas! I wish your home to be full, and love and respect to reign in your family. May your health be strong, and your spirit be strong and unyielding in the face of any difficulties in life! May there be many reasons in your life for a sincere smile and happy moments that you will cherish in your memory! May this bright holiday bring you peace and awareness of true values!"

"Merry Christmas! May this holiday give you a feeling of wonder and magic that will stay with you for the whole coming year! I wish your thoughts to be pure and your actions to be noble. May there be many bright days in your life filled with joy, warmth and care of loved ones! May every new dawn bring something new and wonderful into your life, and faith in your heart helps you overcome all obstacles!"

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"I sincerely wish you a Merry Christmas! May there be many kind people, loyal friends and understanding interlocutors in your life! I wish that your labors bring not only worthy fruits, but also moral satisfaction. May the light of hope never go out in your heart, and may love live in your soul, capable of warming you even on the coldest day! May this holiday become for you the starting point of a new, happy stage in your life!"

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"Have a bright and joyful Christmas! I wish that harmony and mutual understanding always prevail in your family, and that your children grow up in an atmosphere of love and care. May your home be a reliable fortress that will not be penetrated by troubles and sorrows, and its doors will always be open to dear guests! May there be many reasons for pride and joy in your life, and every day brings new achievements and victories!"

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"Congratulations on the great feast of the Nativity of Christ! I wish your faith to be strong and your heart to be open to all that is good and beautiful. May there be a place for mercy and compassion in your life, and may your good deeds come back to you a hundredfold! Let this day remind you that there is always a place for a miracle in the world, you just need to be able to see it! May the guardian angel never leave your side!"

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"Dear friends, Merry Christmas! May this holiday be a time for you to rethink your values and renew yourself spiritually! I wish you to find the strength to forgive all offenses and let light and grace into your life. May your hearts be filled with love for your neighbors, and long-awaited peace and tranquility reign in your soul! May the new year be a time of great achievements and joyful events for you!"

"Merry Christmas, my dears! I wish your life was like this bright fairy tale — with a kind ending, loyal friends and lots of happy pages. May your home always smell of fresh pastries and pine needles, and the closest and dearest people gather at the table! May your hopes and dreams come true with enviable regularity, and luck become your constant companion!"

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"Congratulations on one of the most revered holidays — Christmas! I wish your soul to be bright and pure, and your thoughts to be noble and high. May there be no place for despondency and despair in your life, and each new day will be better than the previous one! May you always feel the support of your loved ones and be able to help those who need it! May the grace of this day touch your heart!"

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"Merry Christmas! May your life have many clear days and starry nights filled with romance and hope! I wish that you never lose faith in yourself and your strengths, and that your endeavors always find support and approval. May love live in your heart, which warms you and others, making this world kinder and brighter! May this holiday bring you long-awaited good news."

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"Dear parents, Merry Christmas! I bow low to you for your love, care and sleepless nights. I wish you good health, peace of mind and long life. May your children and grandchildren delight you with their successes, and an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding always reigns in your home! May your wisdom and kindness serve as an example for all future generations!"

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"Congratulations on the great holiday! Christmas is a time when the boundaries between the earthly and heavenly worlds are blurred. I wish you had more moments of silence and reflection in your life, helping you find harmony with yourself and the world around you. May your prayer be heard and your heart be filled with gratitude for every day you live! May the light of the Star of Bethlehem illuminate your path!"

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"Merry Christmas, my dear children! I wish you to grow up healthy, curious and kind. May your life be filled with joyful discoveries, loyal friends and parental love! Believe in miracles, because they are bound to happen to those who have a pure heart and a kind soul. May the guardian angel protect you on all the roads of life!"

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"Colleagues, I wish you a Merry Christmas! I wish that your work brings you not only material well-being, but also sincere pleasure. May an atmosphere of mutual assistance and respect prevail in our team, and all professional tasks be solved easily and efficiently! May the new year be a time of joint victories and significant achievements for us!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear spouse! I wish our union to grow stronger every year, and our love to deepen. May peace, understanding and mutual support always reign in our home! Thank you for your patience, care and warmth that you give me every day. May we go through all the trials of life together and preserve our feelings for many years to come!"

"Merry Christmas, dear grandma and Grandpa! Your wisdom and life experience are an invaluable gift to our family. I wish you good health, good spirits and long life. Let your eyes shine with happiness, looking at your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! May the confidence in the future and the joy of every moment live in your heart!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear neighbors! I wish that peace and comfort always reigned in your home, and its walls were filled with laughter and joyful voices. May our families always maintain good and friendly relations based on mutual respect and willingness to help! May your yard be a safe and flourishing place to relax!"

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"Dear brother/sister, Merry Christmas! I wish that our family bond would only strengthen over the years, despite the distance and life circumstances. May everything in your life turn out exactly the way you want it to, and luck accompanies you in all your endeavors! Remember that you can always count on my support and understanding! May this year bring you a lot of positive emotions!"

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"Merry Christmas, my faithful friends! I wish that our friendship, proven over the years, remains as strong and indestructible. May there be many interesting trips, fun meetings and sincere conversations in your life! Thank you for being there, for always being able to support and understand. May we share our joys and sorrows with each other for many years to come!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear teachers and mentors! Your hard work cannot be overestimated. I wish you patience, wisdom and appreciation from the students. May your knowledge and kindness, which you generously share, come back to you a hundredfold! May there be many reasons for professional pride and personal happiness in your life!"

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"Merry Christmas to everyone who is on the road or away from home! I wish you to be warmed by the thought that you are expected and loved. May your return be joyful and safe, and may a guardian angel accompany you on the way! Let this holiday remind you that home is not only a place, but also a state of mind!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear doctors! Your dedication and dedication are deeply respected. I wish you good health, strength and patience in your hard work. May there be more moments of joy and fewer bitter losses in your life! May your hands work wonders and your hearts not grow stale from daily trials!"

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"Merry Christmas to all servicemen and defenders of the Fatherland! I wish you a peaceful sky over your head, a strong home front and a speedy return home to your families. May your service be successful, and may you remain strong in mind and body! May faith in God and the righteousness of your cause help you overcome all difficulties!"

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Merry Christmas, dear travelers and adventurers! I wish that your path was illuminated by the Star of Bethlehem, and only hospitable people and interesting meetings were waiting for you on the way. Let each new route open up for you not only new places, but also new facets of your own soul! May your suitcase always be packed and your heart be open to miracles!"

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"Merry Christmas to all creative people! I wish you an inexhaustible source of inspiration, bold ideas and recognition of your talent. Let your works touch people's hearts, make them think and become at least a little kinder! May the muse never leave you, and the creative crisis pass by!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear newlyweds! I wish your family hearth to grow brighter every day, and the love with which you began your journey together will only grow stronger. May mutual understanding, respect and willingness to compromise reign in your family! May your marriage be blessed by heaven, and soon your home will be filled with children's laughter!"

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"Merry Christmas to all who are waiting for a miracle! I wish your patience and faith to be rewarded, and your cherished dream will surely come true this year. May you learn to see a miracle in simple things: in the smile of a passerby, in the first snow, in the warmth of the hearth! May your heart be open to the magic that surrounds us every day!"

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Merry Christmas, dear lonely hearts! I wish that this holiday would not be sad for you, but would become a time of peace and self-discovery. May you find harmony with yourself, and then someone who will make you happy will surely come into your life! May your homes be cozy and peaceful, and may each of you feel like a whole and self-sufficient person!"

"Merry Christmas to all those who suffered loss last year! I wish you strength and peace of mind. May the bright memory of your loved ones warm your hearts, and faith in eternal life gives comfort! May you feel the support of your friends and family these days, and the pain of loss will gradually be replaced by bright sadness!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear birthday boys of this day! A double holiday is a double joy and a double blessing. I wish your life to be filled with happiness, health and love. May you always feel your specialness, having been born on such a bright and great day! May your wishes made today come true with magical speed!"

Poetic greetings: Rhythms of the Christmas miracle

The poetic form of congratulations has a special energy. Rhythm and rhyme help to create a festive mood and convey the warmest feelings to the recipient. Short and heartfelt poems are perfect for Christmas cards or social media posts.

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"Merry Christmas! May the angel come down
And it will bring good luck and happiness to your house!
Health, prosperity, warmth of soul,
And there are only bright, clear days in life!"

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"May Christmas have a wonderful light
Will give you the coveted ticket
To the land of hope, to the land of love,
Where happiness awaits already far away!"

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"Frost pattern on glass
He draws a fairy tale in January.
And on Christmas Day, may you do everything
Good luck to the house!"

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"The night is bright, the night is quiet,
A star is burning in the sky.
May the Lord take away all worries
And adversity will save you!"

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"May Christmas have a magical light
He will give you sincere advice.,
It will comfort, warm, and caress,
And it will make you believe in the best!"

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"Merry Christmas! Let it be at this hour
The world will fill your life!
Let it become kinder to the eyes,
And there will be no unnecessary grimaces!"

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"Let the Christmas night
Grace will give you!
Life will become easier, simpler,
To avoid being sad."

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"Under Christmas, under the starlight
May all your troubles disappear!
May a new, joyful dawn
It will bring you good luck and victories!"

"I wish you a Merry Christmas
Kindness, comfort and warmth.
May everything be great for you,
May the sadness go away forever!"

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"Let the Star of Bethlehem
It will light up your happy path,
And life will always be generous.,
So that there is nothing to be sad about!"

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"Merry Christmas! Don't let it go out
There is a bright light in the soul of hope!
And may the Lord save you from troubles.,
Bestowing many long years!"

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"On this holy and bright evening
I wish you well and strength.
May there be many meetings in life,
Who captured our hearts!"

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"Let Christmas come knocking at the house
With prosperity, joy, kindness!
And may luck be with luck
It will become a reliable omen!"

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"I wish you a Merry Christmas
I wish you faith, light and forgiveness.
May God's grace flow,
Giving spiritual insight!"

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"Merry Christmas, dear ones!
May the heavens be clear above you!
Live without worry, happily,
Keeping sacred feelings in our hearts."

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"May dreams come true at Christmas,
And all worries will be dispelled by the wind!
I wish you bright, kind beauty,
And be happier than in the past in return."

"May this holiday bring
Comfort, warmth and laughter will come to your home!
And may you be lucky in everything, in everything,
Taking you away from adversity and sin!"

"Merry Christmas! Let the candles light up
It will fill your heart with kindness,
And let the trouble pass you by,
And an angel will be behind you!"

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"I wish you miracles at Christmas,
Magic, light and kindness.
May life be as beautiful as a song
It sounds like it was created by you."

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"On Christmas Day, I wish
I wish you peace, happiness and peace.
Let life be like a bright dawn,
He brings all the best with him!"

Christmas is not only a church holiday, but also a wonderful occasion to remind your loved ones of how dear they are. By choosing the right words, whether it's soulful prose or lyrical poetry, you can create a special atmosphere and give them the feeling of a real miracle.

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