Do you want to avoid the obvious when wishing Merry Christmas? See tips on inspirational messages
With the Christmas as we get closer, the exchange of messages between friends, family and colleagues also increases, especially on chat applications. It’s a classic time to wish happy holidays, be grateful for the past year and strengthen ties, even from a distance.
For those who want to avoid the obvious or avoid generic messages, literature can be a good ally. Writers from different eras and styles have reflected on themes such as affection, coexistence, time and renewal – ideas that speak directly to the spirit of Christmas.
Below we’ve collected phrases from male and female writers that can serve as inspiration for end-of-year messages, whether to share on WhatsApp or to adapt them to your own style.
In a column published in Correio da Manhã, 1950s
In a 1959 column in the newspaper O Cruzeiro
Excerpt from your “Christmas Poem”
Chronicle of Christmas images, 1956, Correio da Manhã
Quote from the Anglo-Italian explorer and travel writer
In the nursery, book “Do not forget”
American writer, author of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”
Phrase attributed to American columnist and author Marjorie Holmes
Popular quote attributed to American comedian and cartoonist Harlan Miller
In the work “A Christmas Carol”
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