Choosing greetings to say or messages to write on cards this Christmas depends on who your recipient will be.

While Christmas is a holiday that has religious roots commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, it is still possible to spread cheer and exchange greetings this time of the year, regardless of one's religious background or belief. 

Here's a compilation of all-inclusive greetings and card messages that you can use to make anyone feel included during the Christmas holiday.

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If you want an unserious yet heartwarming greeting, here are a few you can use during the holidays.

1. Yule always be my favorite! Happy holidays!

2. You're a gift in my life. And not the kind I'd return for store credit. 

3. Here's to a holiday season filled with more rest and relaxation than emails!

4. May your Christmas be as fat, happy and plentiful as Santa's!

5. May the calories of Christmas disappear by the New Year!

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For greetings with a twist of romance, here are some all-inclusive messages you can consider for the love of your life.

6. You know where to find me this Christmas Eve. Under the mistletoe, eager to share our holiday kiss!

7. You are the most wonderful part of the most wonderful time of the year. Happy holidays!

8. Merry Christmas to the reason I feel merry and bright every single day!

9. All I want for Christmas is you. May the holidays be the best we'll ever have!

10. It's people like you that make Christmas a meaningful occasion. 

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If you're looking for more generic yet beautifully worded holiday greetings, you can use or tweak these messages below. 

11. May the peace of the season fall upon you as gently as the snowflakes on Christmas morning.

12. Cheers to a festive season that is made more special by the sparkle of your presence. Wishing you a happy holiday!

13. May your holiday season shine as brightly as the twinkling stars on Christmas Eve.

14. Here's to a festive season adorned with love and joy! Happy holidays!

15. May the holidays embrace you with warmth like a cup of hot choco and a blanket on a cold winter day. Happy holidays!

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Meanwhile, here are non-religious Christmas greetings and messages to send to loved ones celebrating the holidays from afar.

16. You're always in our minds, hearts and FaceTime, too, in the holidays! Sending you love and light!

17. Missing you more at this joyful time of the year!

18. We may be miles apart, but our love and affection unite us at heart. Sending warm holiday greetings your way!

19. You may be out of sight this holiday season, but never out of mind. Happy holidays from miles away!

20. All the way from here, I send a special wish, a holiday hug and a holiday kiss!

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