Holiday and Christmas Card Templates

The holidays are full of little moments worth sharing – and a Christmas card is the perfect way to send them to the people you love. With PicCollage, you can turn favorite photos into a festive family collage or design an elegant holiday greeting from scratch, all in just a few minutes.

In the next section, we’ll walk you through easy ways to make your holiday card — whether you have two minutes, ten minutes, or a whole afternoon to create something personal.

How to Make a Holiday Card with PicCollage

The best kind of easy holiday card? One you actually enjoy making. Our easy-to-use tools help you transform your favorite memories into cards that friends and family will treasure. Whether you have 2 or 20 minutes. PicCollage adapts to your schedule and skill level.

Pick Your Pace

2-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Perfect when you’re short on time but still want something special! Our templates offer the quickest way to create a professional-looking easy holiday card.

  1. Open PicCollage and tap “Templates”
  2. Browse holiday themed categories like “Christmas”, “Hanukkah”, “Kwanzaa” and other celebrations
  3. Choose your favorite design
  4. Tap “Photos” or double tap a slot in the template to add photos and videos
  5. Tap “Done” and share your easy holiday card!
A horizontal holiday card is set on a neutral, textured background. The card has a dark green border adorned with red poinsettia flowers and green leaves and branches. A white matte border frames a photograph of a family of three. A man with curly hair and a mustache smiles at a baby girl, who is wearing a purple turban. He's holding her with his right arm. A woman with long hair smiles at the baby girl, touching her hands. Below the photo, "Merry Christmas" is written in a festive red script font on the left, and "with love THE SMITHS" is written in a simple gray serif font on the right.

5-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Add some magic with animation! Follow the steps above, then:

  1. Before saving, tap “Animation” in the bottom menu
  2. Choose an animation style for your easy holiday card
  3. Tap “Done” and share your animated creation via message or social media
A smartphone displays a photo editing app showing a "Happy Holidays" card with two photos and gift illustrations. The user taps the "Animation" button, and the app animates the card's elements. The final card is then shown printed next to the phone, with a photo of a family gathered around a lit Christmas tree and a second photo of a woman smiling with a glass of wine. The card includes the message, "Hoping your holiday season is filled with joy," and "the williams."

10-Minute Easy Holiday Card

Create something completely custom when you have a bit more time:

  1. Tap “Freestyle” to start from scratch
  2. Choose a holiday background that matches your vibe – we recommend trying our free “Holiday Cheer” BG pack
  3. Select your layout size. (Can select card size for sharing, A4 if you want to print, or 1:1 for square)
  4. Add your photos and apply borders by double-tapping photos
  5. Use the Doodle tool to add drawings or personal messages
  6. Add festive stickers for final touches- try our free “Christmas Cheer” sticker pack
  7. Share your personalized easy holiday card

No matter which option you choose, you’ll have a beautiful card that captures the magic of your season!

An upright holiday card rests on a beige, textured surface. The card has a dark green background with a pattern of white snowflakes, light green leaves, and sprigs of red berries. The top of the card says "happy holidays!" in a white, handwritten-style font. A photograph of three young adults wearing Santa hats is featured in the center. Two people on the right are smiling, and one on the left is laughing as they hold game controllers. The photo is decorated with a red speech bubble on the right that says "HO HO HO!" and a green-and-white striped gift with a red bow on the left.
Christmas Photo Card Ideas

There’s something special about Christmas cards with photos that text-only cards just can’t match. Whether it’s a single Christmas card photo or a Christmas card family photo that shows everyone together. Your memories deserve to shine! Here are some photo card ideas to try:

Photo Card Ideas:

  • Family Portrait Cards: Perfect for your annual Christmas card family photo – browse our “Family Christmas Cards” template category to showcase your crew. From elegant frames to bright designs to animated cards, there’s something for every family’s style.
  • Pet Holiday Cards: Include your furry family members in the celebration – create Christmas cards featuring your pets using any of our holiday templates
  • Travel Holiday Cards: Share adventures from your holiday getaways and winter vacations
  • Holiday Memories Cards: Celebrate special holiday moments and traditions – from Christmas morning surprises to cozy gatherings.
A horizontal GIF shows a red holiday card on a light beige, textured background. The card has a collage of several photos in sepia tone. In the center, a photo shows two smiling children. Surrounding it are smaller photos, including a close-up of a smiling child, a man hugging a child, two kids with their mother, and a golden dog. The GIF highlights specific photos with handwritten-style labels, such as "Maddy is now a professional hugger" and "Josie turned 5 last night!" At the top is a glittering star, and at the bottom, it says "Wishing you a very merry Christmas," "THE PARKERS," and "2025."
Collage Christmas Cards & Templates

A collage Christmas card is the perfect way to fit your whole season into one design. Our Christmas card collage templates let you combine multiple photos, decorative elements, and personal touches into one cohesive design.

Here are some Christmas collage template styles to try this holiday season:

  • Fun Layout Templates: Browse our Christmas collection to find fun festive shaped templates, with photo slots arranged like Christmas wreaths or Christmas trees (a favorite of ours!)
  • Scrapbook Style Templates: Layer photos with festive stickers and handwritten fonts for that authentic handmade feel
  • Multi-Photo Grid Templates: Showcase multiple holiday moments in clean, organized grids – from gift opening to family dinner, capture it all in one beautiful card

Each template is made to showcase your photos first, with just enough festive detail to make them shine.

A GIF shows three different collage templates for a red holiday card. Each template features a unique arrangement of sepia-toned photos of a family with two children and a dog. The GIF cycles through the three different card designs, highlighting various photos with handwritten-style notes like "Maddy is now a professional hugger" and "Josie turned 5 last night!" The cards also include a glittering star and the text, "Wishing you a very merry Christmas" from "THE PARKERS."
Messages & Quotes for Christmas Cards

Once you’ve found the perfect holiday photo, the right words can make it unforgettable. Here are some Christmas card quotes and sayings — from heartfelt to lighthearted — to help you share the feeling.

Heartfelt Christmas Card Quotes:

  • “May your home be filled with love, laughter, and all the magic of Christmas”
  • “Wishing you peace, joy, and all the blessings of this beautiful season”
  • “The best gifts in life aren’t found under the tree – they’re the people we share it with”

Funny Christmas Card Quotes :

  • “Dear Santa, I can explain… but first, coffee”
  • “All I want for Christmas is a nap (and maybe some cookies)”
  • “May your days be merry, bright, and filled with holiday cookies”

Family-Focused Christmas Card Sayings:

  • “Our greatest gift is each other”
  • “Home is where the holiday magic happens”
  • “Making memories, one Christmas at a time”

Mix and match these quotes with our beautiful fonts to create cards that perfectly express your family’s personality! Looking for even more inspiration? Check out our Cute Christmas Quotes For Your Holiday Cards for additional message ideas, and explore Make A Holiday Card With Festive New Christmas Fonts to discover the perfect typography for your design.

Holiday Card Styles: Vintage, Watercolor & More

Discover the perfect aesthetic for your holiday card! From vintage Christmas card designs to dreamy Christmas cards with watercolor effects, our diverse collections ensure there is a card for everyone.

  • Vintage Christmas Cards: Channel classic holiday charm with playful filters, retro fonts, and timeless layouts. Perfect for families who love that nostalgic, old-world Christmas feeling.
  • Christmas Card Watercolor Cards: Head over to our “Magic Effects – Watercolor” template category to find ready-to-use holiday cards. Watch as the app transforms your photos into a watercolor painting in seconds.
  • Minimalist Holiday Card Style: Love clean simplicity? We also have minimalist options with modern layouts and subtle holiday touches that let your photos shine as the star.
  • Bright Holiday Card Styles: Explore our vibrant Christmas card background options, like “Bright Holidays” BG pack, with bold colors and playful elements to bring energy to your holiday memories.
  • Elegant Holiday Card Style: Planning formal holiday greetings? We also have elegant cards with refined typography and elevated details that create memorable impressions.

These styles highlight what matters most- your photos. While adding the holiday touches you love. No matter which style speaks to you, you’ll create cards that friends and family will treasure.

A GIF shows three different holiday cards on a red, textured background. The first card is horizontal and features a family of four and a dog sitting on a couch. It says, "Merry Christmas," and "THE ANDERSON FAMILY." The second card is a vertical collage with a family of four sitting by a Christmas tree, with the text "Happy Holidays," and a red car with a Christmas tree on its roof. The third card is vertical and has the word "JOY" in large, green letters, with a photo of a mother and daughter filling the J, O, and Y, and "The Antonious" written below. The GIF shows a zoom-in on each card, highlighting the details.

Your holiday card should be as personal as the memories it holds. Whether you’re looking for fast Christmas card inspiration or a full afternoon craft project. PicCollage has the templates and tools to make it happen. Create your card, send it, and know it’s bringing a smile to someone you care about.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season from the whole PicCollage team. If you share your card online, don’t forget to tag @piccollage so we can see it too.

FAQ: Printing, Sharing & Digital Delivery
  • Can I create a Christmas card to print?

Absolutely! All our templates are ready for high-quality printing, whether you want to use your home printer or a local print shop. Choose the A4 size in the layout picker, design your card, and save it as a print-ready file. For detailed step-by-step printing instructions, check out our complete printing guide.

  • How do I make animated Christmas card designs?

In PicCollage, it’s easy to turn any design into a Christmas card animated with movement and sparkle. Just open your card in the editor, tap “Animation,” and choose a style you love. You can save it as an animated Christmas card for sharing online or sending through messages.

  • What’s the best way to share digital holiday cards?

Once your design is ready, you can send it as a Christmas card ecard directly from PicCollage. Share it via text, email, or social media — it’s a quick way to reach loved ones anywhere in the world, and it looks great on any device.

  • Can I customize the template colors and fonts?

Yes! Most templates are customizable. Change colors to match your family’s style, swap fonts, and adjust layouts to make each card uniquely yours.

  • How many photos can I add to one card?

Most templates hold between 1-6 photos, while some collage styles holding even more. You can mix individual shots with group photos for the perfect balance.

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