It’s Christmas (or it’s at least here pretty soon, depending on what day you’re reading this).
Now, if you’re looking for Christmas captions to share on Instagram and other social media or simply to send as a text or group message to a friend, family member or partner then I hope this will help.
I’ve put together 100 of the best, wittiest and most joyful short Christmas captions to help you have a happy, fun and less stressful holiday.
You can use them by simply copying and pasting. Or use one or a couple of them as an inspiration for your own special message.
I hope you’ll find something here to make this holiday even more fun and joyful for you and your loved ones.
Short Christmas Captions for a Joyful Time with Family
Hot cocoa, warm hugs and family traditions that never get old
Simply having a wonderful Christmastime
My heart is full now when all my loved ones are home for the holidays
Kitchen dance parties while baking Christmas cookies – that’s our yearly jam
May this Christmas outshine all those that came before
The stockings are hung, and my heart is full of gratitude for this family and my life
I you need me, you can find me under the mistletoe
Just a simple, small-town Christmas with the ones who make my world go round
Sometimes the smallest moments become the biggest memories, the one we remember for years to come
Holiday hugs hit different when they’re from your favorite humans.
Grandma’s recipe cards and holiday aprons – some treasures can’t be bought and wrapped
We’re just like a bunch of candy canes: sweet and slightly twisted
Holiday movie marathons with my siblings has become a yearly tradition
Mom’s Christmas cookies taste like all my favorite childhood memories
Family chaos is just the holiday spirit in a disguise
Hot cocoa + holiday movies + family = the best Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Dad’s annual Christmas light battle with the neighbors is still going strong.
Making memories under the mistletoe with my favorite person.
Our Christmas or tree may not be perfect, but our love never falters
Short Christmas Captions to Help You Reduce Your Holiday Stress
Deep breaths and sugar cookies – we’ll get through this season together
One day, we’ll miss this tiring but beautiful chaos
Finding peace in the beautiful twinkle of Christmas lights.
Sometimes the best gift is taking a moment just for yourself.
This year, I’m gifting myself some grace and patience.
Deadlines can wait – these moments won’t come back again.
Trading holiday pressure for simple pleasures.
Making peace with imperfect decorations and perfect intentions.
The magic isn’t in the doing – it’s in the being.
Sometimes saying “no” is the best gift you can give yourself.
It’s okay if your holidays aren’t Instagram-perfect.
Choosing joy over stress this holiday season.
Mental health > Holiday expectations.
Remember: You don’t have to do it all to have it all.
Keep calm, be kind to yourself and have a merry Christmas.
The best present? Being present.
Silent nights are highly underrated.
Finding my zen in slow and mindful holiday preparation.
Self-care isn’t selfish, even during the holidays.
Embracing the chaos with a cup of spiked eggnog.
Short Christmas Captions for Instagram
I’m only a morning person on December 25th.
Feeling merry and bright.
‘Tis the season for us to sparkle
All I want for Christmas right now is some good lighting for these photos
Rocking around the Christmas tree in our own style
Making spirits bright, one post and one moment at a time
#CozyTogether
Each day this month, make it a December to remember
Wrapped in holiday happiness and coziness
This feed is officially festive
Let it snow on your timeline, wherever you are
Merry everything and happy always
Deck the halls and your Instagram feed, the holiday is finally here
Dear Santa, I can explain…
Living my best festive life this year
Sugar, spice and everything nice in this feed
Winter wonderland vibes only.
Sprinkled with holiday cheer and crunchiness
Woop! Hot chocolate weather!
Holiday mood: Activated!
Cute, Aesthetic and Short Christmas Captions
Fairy lights and crisp winter nights
Soft snowfall and gentle thoughts
Cozy sweaters and tender moments with you
White Christmas dreams in pastel themes this year
Cream-colored stockings by candlelight
Soft blankets and silent snowfall brings me peace
Gingerbread hearts with sugar dust
Rose gold ribbons and copper bells
The world changes when it snows into softness and quiet
This is love at frost sight.
Paper snowflakes and childhood wishes
Delicate snowflakes, delicious memories
Dear Santa, define ‘nice.’
Mint candy canes and sweet vanilla dreams for all!
Totally sleighing it this year!
Yes, this is just this is my resting Grinch face.
Crystal icicles catching morning light and scattering beauty
Snowy windowsills and steaming mugs of cocoa and life slows down
Dried orange slices and fragrant cinnamon sticks bring me back
Hibernation mode: On.
Short Christmas Captions for a Happy Holiday with Friends
Squad goals his year: Finding the ugliest Christmas sweaters possible
Friends who carol together, stay together
Happy Holiday shenanigans with my favorite people
Making the nice list (just barely) with my best friends
Sweater weather is better and more fun together
Year 5 of Christmas karaoke with the crew
Finding deep friendship in these simple festive moments
Always sharing joy and inside jokes all holiday season long
Toast to the friends who feel like 100% family year after year
Single bells, single bells single all the way!
Making mischief under the mistletoe
Secret Santa surprises this year too, when I’ve got strange friends like you
Friend-mas is honestly just the best kind of Christmas to me these days
Building memories and funny looking snowmen with my besties
Holiday traditions, like pretty much all traditions, are better with friends by your side
Feeling festive with my second, adopted family
I gotta say, these cookie decorating contests got competitive real quick
Cheers to the holidays and cheers to this lovely people that always make me laugh
Friendship wrapped in tinsel, joy and tears streaming from all of that laughter
Making the cold Christmas night bright and warm with my favorite elves
Want more inspiration and uplifting messages for the season? Then check out these inspirational Christmas quotes, the funny Christmas quotes in this post plus the short Christmas quotes here. You may also like these December quotes and this post filled with 101 inspirational Winter quotes.
Henrik Edberg is the creator of the Positivity Blog and has written weekly articles here since 2006. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Gothenburg and has been featured on Lifehacker, HuffPost and Paulo Coelho’s blog.