Christmas fortune cookie sayings: 20 holiday messages

A cookie with its slip on every plate turns the holiday dinner into a small game: everyone reads their line aloud and the conversation starts itself. These are warm, with no religion or politics, so they suit any table.

Christmas fortune cookie sayings

May this Christmas give you more hugs than hurry.
The best gift this season doesn't fit in a box: it's time shared.
Someone at your table has a story that will make everyone laugh. Ask for it.
The sweets will run out before the wish to be together does.
This year the tree will shine less than your smile.
A call to someone you haven't seen in a while will be your best carol.
The lottery is the least of it; the joy is in sharing the ticket.
Next year will bring more than you ask for. Start by thanking for what you have.
Some tables fill up with people, not food. Yours is one.
May the peace of these days follow you into January.
What matters at this time of year is who sits beside you.
Tonight every light is a lucky one.
A small gesture made with love is worth more than the priciest gift.
May you never lack bread, warmth or someone who makes you laugh.
Christmas magic begins when you make someone happy without them knowing.
There is room in this house for one more. Make it known.
The best carol is sung by whoever is off-key and unashamed.
A new year is coming with full hands. Open the door.
Snow is optional; good company is not.
Wrap the gifts, but save time to wrap someone in a hug.

Ideas for the table

On every plate: a cookie with its slip; whoever opens it reads aloud.
Secret Santa: pair the gift with a cookie and a line chosen for that person.
Greeting: one line per message feels warmer than the usual forwarded text.

To print slips with your own lines, see the custom fortune cookies page.

Print the slips

The sayings above are already loaded. Edit them if you like, hit print and cut along the dashed lines: each slip is close to the standard 2.4 × 0.6 inches.

Your fortunes, one per line (edit them or add your own)

May this Christmas give you more hugs than hurry.
The best gift this season doesn't fit in a box: it's time shared.
Someone at your table has a story that will make everyone laugh. Ask for it.
The sweets will run out before the wish to be together does.
This year the tree will shine less than your smile.
A call to someone you haven't seen in a while will be your best carol.
The lottery is the least of it; the joy is in sharing the ticket.
Next year will bring more than you ask for. Start by thanking for what you have.
Some tables fill up with people, not food. Yours is one.
May the peace of these days follow you into January.
What matters at this time of year is who sits beside you.
Tonight every light is a lucky one.
A small gesture made with love is worth more than the priciest gift.
May you never lack bread, warmth or someone who makes you laugh.
Christmas magic begins when you make someone happy without them knowing.
There is room in this house for one more. Make it known.
The best carol is sung by whoever is off-key and unashamed.
A new year is coming with full hands. Open the door.
Snow is optional; good company is not.
Wrap the gifts, but save time to wrap someone in a hug.

Up to 120 fortunes per sheet. Print at 100% without fitting to page.

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Questions about Christmas sayings

What do I put in a Christmas Eve fortune cookie?

Something warm and short that suits every guest, with no references that could leave someone out.

Do they work for New Year too?

Yes, several look ahead to the new year. Read them first and hand out the ones that fit best.

Can I bake fortune cookies at home?

Yes, and it makes an easy holiday activity. The site has a step-by-step recipe.