Happy Easter Wishes and Messages: What to Write in an Easter Card

Happy Easter wishes do not need to be long. A warm greeting, one personal line and your name are enough to make an Easter card feel thoughtful. Easter 2027 falls on Sunday, March 28, so there is plenty of time to plan your cards.

Below you will find what to write in an Easter card for family, friends, kids, grandchildren, coworkers and clients. You will also find religious Easter wishes, Easter blessings and prayers, Bible verses, short and funny sayings, and messages for someone who is grieving.

Article contents

• How to Write an Easter Card
• Happy Easter Wishes and Messages
• Religious Easter Wishes and Christian Messages
• He Is Risen Easter Greetings
• Easter Blessings for Cards
• Easter Bible Verses for Cards
• Short Easter Prayers for a Card
• Easter Messages for Family
• Easter Messages for Kids and Grandchildren
• Easter Wishes for Friends
• Easter Messages for Coworkers and Clients
• Short Easter Sayings for Cards
• Funny Easter Messages
• Easter Messages for Someone Who Is Grieving
• Thank-You Notes for an Easter Dinner Host
• Classic Easter Quotes
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Write an Easter Card

1. Start with a greeting. "Happy Easter" works for anyone, and "He is risen" is a good choice for a fellow Christian.
2. Add one personal line. Mention a plan to see them, a family tradition or a favorite memory from past Easters.
3. Include a verse or blessing if it fits. A short Bible verse suits a religious card, and a spring wish suits everyone else.
4. Close with love or warm regards. Sign your name, or the names of everyone in your household.

Here is an example: "Happy Easter, Aunt Carol! We are looking forward to your lamb cake and the egg hunt in your backyard. See you on Sunday. Love, the Martins"

Happy Easter Wishes and Messages

These general Easter messages fit almost any card.

• Happy Easter! Wishing you a day full of sunshine, good food and the people you love.
• Wishing you and your family a joyful Easter and a beautiful spring.
• Happy Easter from our house to yours.
• Sending you warm wishes for a happy Easter weekend.
• Happy Easter! I hope your day is filled with laughter, family and plenty of chocolate.
• Wishing you a peaceful Easter and a spring full of new beginnings.
• May your Easter be bright and your basket be full.

Religious Easter Wishes and Christian Messages

Religious Easter messages suit family, friends and church members who share your faith.

• Happy Easter! Celebrating the risen Christ with you today.
• Wishing you a blessed Easter full of the joy of the resurrection.
• May the hope of the empty tomb fill your heart this Easter.
• Christ is risen! Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter.
• May the love of Jesus be with you this Easter and all year long.
• Praying that you feel God's love and peace this Easter season.
• May the risen Lord bless your home and your family this Easter.
• Wishing you a joyful Resurrection Sunday surrounded by the people you love.

He Is Risen Easter Greetings

"He is risen" is the traditional Easter greeting among many Christians, and the traditional reply is "He is risen indeed."

• He is risen! Happy Easter.
• He is risen indeed! Wishing you a blessed Easter.
• He is risen! May the joy of this day stay with you all year.
• Happy Easter! He is risen, and we have so much to celebrate.
• He is risen indeed! Sending love to you and your family.
• Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Happy Easter.

Easter Blessings for Cards

An Easter blessing is a short wish that God will be with the person reading the card.

• May God bless you with peace and joy this Easter.
• Easter blessings to you and your family.
• May the blessings of Easter fill your home with hope and your heart with gladness.
• Wishing you Easter blessings today and every day of the year.
• May the peace of the risen Lord be with you this Easter.
• May this Easter bring you renewed faith, hope and joy.

Easter Bible Verses for Cards

These Easter Bible verses are quoted from the New International Version (NIV). Write one at the top of the card and your own wish below it.

Easter Sunday Bible Verses

• "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." (Matthew 28:6)
• "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." (John 11:25)
• "But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." (1 Corinthians 15:20)
• "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:57)
• "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3)
• "The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad." (Psalm 118:24)
• "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Good Friday Bible Verses

Good Friday remembers the crucifixion of Jesus, two days before Easter.

• "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5)
• "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
• "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13)

Palm Sunday Bible Verses

Palm Sunday, one week before Easter, marks Jesus arriving in Jerusalem.

• "They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Blessed is the king of Israel!'" (John 12:13)
• "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." (Zechariah 9:9)

Easter Verses of Hope and Comfort

These verses suit a card for someone who is grieving.

• "For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him." (1 Thessalonians 4:14)
• "So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy." (John 16:22)
• "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

Short Easter Prayers for a Card

A one or two sentence prayer can go at the bottom of a religious Easter card, just above your name.

• Lord, thank you for the gift of Easter. Please bless this family with joy and peace this spring.
• Risen Jesus, fill my friend's home with your love and hope this Easter.
• Father, thank you for the empty tomb and the new life it brings. Be near to us all this Easter.
• God, thank you for this Easter season. Keep this family safe, healthy and close to you.

Easter Messages for Family

A card for a parent, sibling or grandparent can mention a tradition you share or a plan for the day.

• Happy Easter, Mom and Dad. Thank you for every egg hunt and every Easter basket.
• Happy Easter, Grandma! Your Easter dinner is still the best meal of the year.
• Wishing our whole family a happy Easter full of good food and time together.
• Happy Easter to my favorite sister. Save me a seat next to you at church.
• Missing you this Easter. Save me a deviled egg, and I will see you soon.
• Happy Easter, Grandpa. We are looking forward to your famous egg hunt clues.

Easter Messages for Kids and Grandchildren

Keep messages for children short and cheerful. Grandchildren who live far away will enjoy getting a card in the mail.

• Happy Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny finds your house first.
• You are one egg-cellent kid. Happy Easter!
• Happy Easter to my favorite grandkids. Grandma and Grandpa love you very much.
• Happy Easter, little one. Save a chocolate egg for me.
• We miss you this Easter, and we can't wait to see you this summer. Love, Nana and Papa
• Happy Easter to our grandson. We are so proud of you, and we love you bunches.

Easter Wishes for Friends

A card for a friend can be playful or sincere. Mention something you did together or a plan you have.

• Happy Easter to a friend who feels like family.
• Wishing you a happy Easter and a spring full of good things.
• Happy Easter! Brunch is on me next weekend.
• Thinking of you this Easter and grateful for our friendship.
• Happy Easter to my favorite neighbors. Thank you for always being there for us.
• Wishing you and your family a blessed Easter. I am so glad we are friends.

Easter Messages for Coworkers and Clients

For work, keep the message friendly and simple. Use a spring wish unless you know the person shares your faith.

• Happy Easter! Wishing you a relaxing long weekend.
• Wishing you and your family a happy Easter and a wonderful spring.
• Happy Easter to the best team. Enjoy the time off with your families.
• Wishing you a happy Easter. Thank you for all your hard work this season.
• Happy Easter from all of us. Thank you for your business and your trust.
• Wishing you a peaceful Easter weekend. We appreciate working with you.

Short Easter Sayings for Cards

These short Easter sayings fit on a small card, a gift tag or a note in an Easter basket.

• Happy Easter!
• He is risen!
• Hoppy Easter!
• Easter blessings to you.
• Wishing you a joyful Easter.
• Happy Easter, with love.
• Some bunny loves you.
• Happy spring and happy Easter.
• Sending Easter love your way.

Funny Easter Messages

Save the jokes for people who will enjoy them, such as siblings, close friends and kids.

• Happy Easter! Calories don't count if they come in egg shapes.
• I hope the Easter Bunny brings you a solid chocolate bunny this year.
• Happy Easter! I promise not to eat the ears off your chocolate bunny this year.
• Happy Easter! May your eggs be easy to find and your jelly beans be your favorite flavors.
• Happy Easter to my favorite egg hunt rival. I am going to win this year.

Easter Messages for Someone Who Is Grieving

Easter can be hard for someone who has lost a loved one, especially if it is the first holiday since the loss. Keep the message gentle and use their loved one's name if you can.

• Thinking of you this Easter and remembering your mom with love.
• I know this Easter will be hard without Tom. We are holding you close in our prayers.
• Sending you love this Easter. I miss your dad too, and I will always remember his laugh at Easter dinner.
• There is a seat for you at our table this Easter if you would like company.
• Praying that the hope of Easter brings you comfort in the days ahead.
• You do not need to write back. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you this Easter.

Thank-You Notes for an Easter Dinner Host

After Easter dinner, a short note lets the host know you appreciated their work. Mention a dish you enjoyed or a moment from the day.

• Thank you for a wonderful Easter dinner. The ham was delicious.
• Thank you for opening your home to us on Easter. The kids are still talking about the egg hunt.
• We had such a lovely Easter at your house. Thank you for all your work.
• Thank you for a beautiful Easter brunch. Please send me the recipe for that coffee cake.
• Thank you for hosting Easter this year. Next year, the dessert is on us.

Classic Easter Quotes

These lines from well-known poets can go at the top of an Easter card.

• "Spring bursts to-day, / For Christ is risen and all the earth's at play." (Christina Rossetti, An Easter Carol)
• "Let him easter in us, be a dayspring to the dimness of us." (Gerard Manley Hopkins, The Wreck of the Deutschland)
• "One short sleep past, we wake eternally, / And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die." (John Donne, Holy Sonnet 10)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you write in an Easter card?

Start with "Happy Easter" or "He is risen," then add one personal line about your plans, a tradition or a spring wish. If the person shares your faith, you can include a short Bible verse or blessing before you sign your name.

What is the traditional Easter greeting?

Many Christians greet each other on Easter with "He is risen!" and reply "He is risen indeed!" It also works well as the opening line of a religious Easter card.

When is Easter 2027?

Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. Palm Sunday is March 21, and Good Friday is March 26. Easter moves each year because it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox.

What is a good Bible verse for an Easter card?

Matthew 28:6 is a popular choice: "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." John 11:25 and 1 Peter 1:3 are also good fits for a card about the resurrection.

Can I send an Easter card to someone who is not religious?

Yes. Choose a general message, such as wishing them a happy Easter weekend and a bright spring. Leave out verses and prayers unless you know they would welcome them.

For more ideas, see our Bible verses of encouragement, our Passover wishes, and our guide on how to sign a card.

Our Christian Cross set is a good pick for a faith-based Easter card, and our Butterfly Garden set has a fresh spring look. Both are blank inside, printed on 100% recycled paper and come with envelopes.