Holiday cards are keepsakes — little pieces of your story that loved ones hold onto. And when your family's photo card looks like art, every word should feel just as intentional. If you’ve ever second-guessed your holiday card wording, you’re not alone! I’m sharing a few easy grammar tips from Baltimore's Nation’s Photo Lab to help your cards look as polished as your portraits.

Christmas card layflat of a toddler boy with a cherubic expression dressed in a Christmas outfit in a "Night Before Christmas" scene.

Skip the Apostrophe


Just add an "s" or "es" to make them plural.


COMMON MISTAKE: "Happy Holidays from the McCallister's!"

CORRECT: "Happy Holidays from the McCallisters!"


Young girl in red velvet dress sitting on wood club chair in front of a rustic fireplace Christmas scene framed and set on a Christmas card.

Pluralizing Tricky Last Names


Names that end in s, ch, sh, x, or z can be tricky. Just add "es":


EXAMPLE: The Grinches or The Clauses


Family in Christmas barn scene wearing red and black buffalo check shirts and jeans.

Watch Your Verb Tenses


Make sure your tenses match when you're looking back or ahead.


INCORRECT: "We had such a wonderful time and are excited for the next one."

CORRECT: "We had such a wonderful time and will be excited for the next one."

Double-check Those Homophones


Words like your/ you're or their/there/they're can sneak up on you.

A quick proofread will save you from sending a confusing message!


EXAMPLE: "We hope you're enjoying your holidays, Buddy!"

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That's a Wrap!