Christmas Messages to Teachers: 70 Ideas for Your Inspiration

November 02, 2022

A Christmas card message to your teacher will tell them their work is appreciated all year, not just at Christmas.

Everyone has a teacher they will remember for the rest of their lives. The one who made lessons the most interesting, or who ignited an interest in their subject that led to a career choice or a longstanding hobby.

When it comes to wishing your teacher a merry Christmas, it pays to spend some time thinking of a thoughtful message. These days this is made easier with websites like us, which can help with that task.

What to write in a Christmas card to a teacher

There are many ways to decide what to write in a Christmas card to a teacher. How about one of these?

Christmas wishes for teachers

Compliments

It’s been fantastic to be in your class so far this year. I’ve learned so much thanks to you.
I don’t need to wonder what it must be like to be an influencer. I only need to look at you.
I can’t remember when I last enjoyed being at school as much as I have since you became my (insert subject) teacher. Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do.
Santa manages to fly around the world delivering countless gifts every year. You do the same every day just by coming to work.
It’s so much easier to learn when you make your lessons so interesting.
I am really thankful to have you as my teacher. Hope you have a wonderful break.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fun-filled holiday!
You are inspirational, fantastic, wonderful, patient, friendly and caring. I’m glad you are my teacher.
I wish you peace, happiness, good food, better company and time to sleep in over the holidays.
Your guidance and support has been invaluable this year, thank you for everything.

Christmas wishes for teachers from students

Messages themed around learning

The Wise Men followed the Star to Bethlehem. We have our very own Star here in the classroom. Thanks for your efforts to keep us all entertained and engaged.
Christmas may be only one day a year, but you give the gift of knowledge every school day.
Thank you for taking the time to treat us all as individuals. It’s a rare teacher that manages that. Thank you for being that rare teacher.
If I could make a wish for you, it would be for you to have a fantastic relaxing break over the holidays. See you next year.
Santa taught his reindeer to fly. You are teaching us to fly academically. Thank you for your efforts.
I know teaching isn’t always a barrel of laughs. But you do your best to make sure that your lessons are funny and memorable.
Thank you for making your lessons such a wonderful, lovely and interesting place to be.
It is incredible people like you who make this world a wonderful, better place to be. Thank you for inspiring me.
You bring fun and knowledge to the classroom. Teachers are awesome! Happy Christmas to one of the best.
You are so much more than a teacher. You are a friend, a guide, an inspiration. It’s wonderful to be able to benefit from that.

Christmas wishes for ex teacher

Once a teacher, always a teacher

Have you noticed that teachers never really retire? They move to leading their families or volunteer to help museum visitors, hospital patients or tourists. So something like one of these traditional Christmas card quotes for teachers might be appropriate if you have a former teacher as a relation, neighbor or friend.

You may be retired now, but you still teach me new things every time we meet.
Please be careful outside in this icy weather. I know you’ve been more used to worrying about slipping grades, but you need to be careful your feet don’t slip too.
You might miss the pupils but I bet you don’t miss the piles of grading, report writing and parents’ evenings.
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X. You applied that idea every day of your career.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin. Still as true now as it was then.
After a long career spent making students’ lives better, I hope you have many happy Christmases to come.
I wish you a holiday season blessed with happiness and friendship.
You were a fantastic support through the toughest times when I was so confused about my life. Hoping you have a wonderful Christmas.
If all teachers were like you, there truly would be “no child left behind”, as the Act has it.
As a teacher you taught me (insert subject), but as a person you’ve taught me how to be a decent human being and put others before myself. I can never thank you enough.

Christmas wishes for older teacher

Older teachers may appreciate a traditional quote, or a simple expression of thanks.

“Christmas isn’t about candy canes or lights all aglow, it’s the hearts that we touch, and the care that we show.” - Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas. No Christmas is complete without a Disney quote, after all.
Hope you find some time for yourself this Christmas, after all the time you give to us throughout the year.
Happy Christmas to a truly inspirational teacher - that’s you.
“A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations.” - Patricia Neal. You have embodied this quote every day of your career.
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.”- Scott Hayden. You excel at all of these.
Sorry I’ve been inattentive so often this year. It’s difficult with things the way they are at home. Thanks for your understanding and assistance.
You have been a wonderful tutor to me, and I appreciate all your efforts to share your knowledge.
It is reassuring to know that there is someone who I can turn to when things get tough. Your experience is invaluable and your support unwavering.
Thank you for your help and assistance in the last few months. Despite everything, I’m learning to love school again.
Enjoy your Christmas vacation, teacher. I’ll try to find time to get my homework done and look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

Funny and cute Christmas wishes for teachers

If your teacher is an eccentric person who wears neon socks and clothes in bold patterns or is considered the coolest teacher in school for their unique sense of humour we are sure they would appreciate some of these humorous Christmas quotes for teachers.

I’m pretty sure grading the endless piles of work is nothing short of a Christmas miracle. Yet you do that every day of the year, not just at Christmas.
Are you one of Santa’s helpers in disguise? It’s the way you add sparkle to every lesson that makes me think you might be.
Hope Santa brings you everything on your wishlist, including school supplies and a pay rise. You deserve it for all you do for us.
Quick, better declare a snow day so you can go home and enjoy your cards and gifts.
I wanted to find a funny and memorable quote for my funny and memorable teacher. Sorry, this was the best I could do.
Tonight I’m going to dream about presents, rather than grades or homework. I hope you do too.
‘The weather outside is frightful’ according to the song. Not as frightful as a teacher who is interrupted mid-class, however.
I asked Santa for better grades this year. I wonder if he grants wishes as well as delivering presents.
I think you should be at the top of Santa’s nice list this year. You deserve everything he can give you after putting up with us every day.
How do you do it? Stay sane, I mean? Happy Christmas to the most patient teacher on the planet.

Short Christmas messages for teachers

Short and sweet Christmas quotes for teachers

You know what I’m giving you for Christmas? A break from me.
Please don’t tell Santa about my grades. I’ve convinced him I’m on his nice list this year!
You’re definitely on the nice list this year.
Have a lovely Christmas without us all!
Happy Christmas from your very own bunch of elves.
Malala Yousafzai said “One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” She is correct.
“Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach,” said Aristotle. He knew what it takes to be a great teacher.
You know just how to bring out the best in us.
It takes wonderful people like you to make this world a better place.
Your classes give me a reason to come to school every day, thank you.
Teachers are like the sun and the rain, without you we don’t grow.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful time together this holiday season.
Merry Christmas to the best teacher in the world. You make coming to school worthwhile.
Hope you are able to have your family and friends around you as you celebrate this season.
I could only afford a Christmas card, but it comes with the biggest heap of thanks I could find.
Thank you for being an agent of change in my life.
You gave me the greatest gift of all - the love of learning.
People come and people go, but some remain in our memories for longer than others.
Whatever ‘it’ is, for teaching you have it in spades.
Knowledge is wonderful and fantastic. You have made school so good for me this year.

So there you have 70 examples of a Christmas message to a teacher. If you don’t see one you like, feel free to adapt the ideas to suit your own needs. And don’t forget to check out our collection of luxury Christmas cards for teachers to complete the package.