Family Christmas cards featuring your loved ones’ faces and favorite moments from the year are truly special. Whether you choose a formal family portrait or candid snapshots, these cards let you share what matters most with the people you care about.
Creating personalized Christmas cards doesn’t require hours of design work or complicated software. With PicCollage, you can turn your phone’s camera roll into festive family cards in just a few taps. Pick a template, add your photos, and you’re ready to spread holiday cheer—no design skills needed.
Creating holiday cards for different occasions? Explore our complete Holiday and Christmas Card Templates guide.
This guide walks you through everything you need to create family Christmas cards that feel personal and special—from choosing the right templates to selecting photos and adding finishing touches that make your card uniquely yours.
What’s Inside:
- Start with Ready-Made Christmas Templates
- Tips for Selecting Photos for Your Family Christmas Card
- DIY Your Christmas Card Design
- Creative Ways to Showcase Your Family
- Sharing Your Christmas Family Cards
- Final Thoughts
Start with Ready-Made Christmas Templates
The easiest way to create family Christmas cards is to start with one of our festive templates. Open PicCollage and tap Templates, then scroll to the Family Christmas Cards category. You’ll find hundreds of designs ready for your family photos—just tap your favorite to start customizing.
Classic Red & Green Family Cards
Traditional holiday colors never go out of style. These timeless templates work beautifully for multi-generational cards that everyone from grandma to your youngest niece will love.
Modern Minimalist Designs
If you prefer a cleaner look, our minimalist templates let your family photos take center stage. Simple borders and elegant fonts keep the focus on exactly where it belongs— your loved ones.
Fun Shaped Grids
Want something a little different? Try our Christmas tree shapes, wreath layouts, and other festive designs that arrange your photos in creative ways. These playful templates turn your family photos into holiday-themed collages that feel extra special.
Glittery Designs
You can’t go wrong with a little sparkle during the holidays! Our glittery Christmas cards are the perfect way to spread some cheer this season.
Tips for Selecting Photos for Your Family Christmas Card
Start with What You Have
Before you start designing, look through your camera roll from the past few months—you likely already have great photos to work with. Some families prefer formal portraits while others love candid moments, and both approaches create beautiful cards. Choose photos that tell your family’s unique story this year.
How Many Photos to Include
Most PicCollage templates accommodate 1-9 photos, but you can also find templates with 9+ photo slots. Single-photo cards let one special moment take center stage, while multi-photo grids work well for year-in-review styles.
Adjust and Edit Your Photos
After adding your family photos to the template, you can polish them using PicCollage’s built-in editing tools. Double-tap any photo to access options like brightness and contrast adjustments.
Want to add some holiday magic? Try festive overlays like snowfall or bokeh lights for a playful touch. Our holiday Magic Effects can also transform your photos instantly to a winter wonderland or Santa’s workshop— they take just seconds to apply but make your card feel extra magical.
The key is enhancing without overdoing it. Your family’s faces should always be the stars of the show.
DIY Your Christmas Card Design
Once your photos are in place, it’s time to add your personal touch. PicCollage offers countless ways to customize every detail.
Add Festive Stickers and Backgrounds
PicCollage gives you endless ways to personalize your family Christmas card. Browse through our Christmas sticker collections—from delicate snowflakes and shimmering ornaments to cheerful holly—and layer them with holiday-themed backgrounds to add extra charm. Just remember to keep your decorations balanced so your family photos remain the star of the show.
Customize Text and Greetings
Make your Christmas card truly personal by adding your family name and the year at the top or bottom of your design. Include a heartfelt holiday message like “Wishing you joy and peace this season” or “Warmest wishes from our family to yours.” Choose from PicCollage’s festive fonts to match your card’s style. Elegant scripts work beautifully for traditional designs, while playful fonts add personality to fun, casual cards.
Try Animation Effects
Tap the “…” menu at the bottom of the editor, then select Animation to browse effects like Fade, Scrapbook, and more. These subtle movements add holiday magic without overwhelming your photos.
Want more animation ideas? Check out our 5-Minute Christmas Card Ideas with a Magical Twist for creative effects, or visit our How to Add Animation to Your Photo Collages guide to learn how animations work.
Creative Ways to Showcase Your Family
Not sure which approach to take with your family Christmas card this year? Here are some ideas to help you decide.
The Multi-Generational Card
Feature grandparents, parents, and kids together in one beautiful card. Grid layouts work especially well for showing different generations, and they’re perfect for families spread across different locations who don’t often get photos together.
The Year-in-Review Family Card
Year-in-review cards tell your family’s complete story by showcasing highlights from throughout the year. Combine candid everyday moments with posed portraits from special occasions to create a meaningful timeline. Multi-photo grid layouts work beautifully for this approach—each image captures a different chapter of your year.
The Holiday Traditions Card
Holiday traditions cards capture what makes your family’s Christmas celebration unique. Showcase special moments like opening gifts, decorating the tree, or wearing matching pajamas on Christmas morning. Mix action shots of your traditions in progress with photos of the final results to tell a complete story of how your family celebrates the season.
Sharing Your Christmas Family Cards
Once your card is ready, you’ve got options for getting it to friends and family. Save it to your camera roll for easy access — from there, you can text or email it directly to everyone on your list. Sharing on social media? Don’t forget to tag @piccollage so we can see your creation!
If you prefer physical cards, you can print your design at home or through a print service. Check out our Print Collages guide for detailed printing instructions. Digital cards have the advantage of reaching everyone instantly, no matter where they live, and there are no shipping delays to worry about.
Final Thoughts
Creating your family Christmas card should be fun, not stressful. With PicCollage’s templates and customization tools, you can design a beautiful card that captures your family’s personality in minutes. Whether you choose a classic portrait or a playful year-in-review, your card will spread holiday joy to everyone who receives it.
Ready to get started? Download PicCollage today and turn your favorite family photos into holiday cards worth sharing. Follow us on Instagram @piccollage for daily inspiration, and tag us in your creations—we love seeing what you make!
Need more Christmas card inspiration? Explore our complete Holiday and Christmas Card Templates guide for quotes, messages, and other card types.
