It’s December again, and the holiday season is in full swing. While you’re probably thinking about your Christmas shopping, it’s also a great time to send those all-important Christmas cards before you get lost in parties, stuffing recipes, and wrapping paper.
The Royal Mail estimates that in the UK we send around 150 million Christmas cards each year. We’ve been doing this since 1843, when the first-ever card is believed to have been sent.
Yet every year, we’re left fussing about picking the best Christmas card for the season. If you’re struggling to find the right card, don’t worry—we’ve got the perfect choices for any occasion. Browse our favourites and remember: every British Red Cross charity Christmas card purchased helps people in crisis.
Animal Christmas cards
There aren’t many people who won’t light up at the sight of a cute animal on a Christmas card. If your intended recipients are animal lovers, we have just the range for them.
Moonlit Hare
What about this peaceful Botanical Moonlit Hare? A contemporary design featuring matte gold and a die-cut shape.
Buy: Moonlit Hare Christmas card
Dog Christmas cards
If you’re a fan of our four-legged friends, this charming card with dogs of all sizes is sure to raise a smile. A cat even joins the group, watching Santa ride through the night sky on his sleigh over a peaceful British village.
Buy: Santa's on his way Christmas card
Contemporary Christmas cards
This colourful card brilliantly blends contemporary design with a timeless holiday tradition: visiting a Christmas market. Bold colours and a fresh aesthetic perfectly capture the vibrant warmth and charm of the season.
Buy: contemporary charity Christmas cards
Traditional Christmas cards
For something more traditional, consider this hand-painted image of a robin redbreast surrounded by holly. A symbol of the season, the simple design evokes memories of Christmases past and cherished traditions.
Buy: traditional charity Christmas cards
Unusual Christmas cards
Want your card to stand out? Try our Joy Pop-up Bauble card. Featuring vibrant colours and a delightful hand-drawn design, it includes a detachable 3D bauble decoration—perfect as an extra Christmas surprise! Multipack Sending lots of cards this year? Our multipack options let you share your favourite designs with all your loved ones.
Buy: Pop-up Joy Christmas card
Bilingual and Welsh Christmas cards
Wyt ti'n siarad Cymraeg? Spread Christmas joy in both English and Welsh with our bilingual card options. It’s not always easy to find charity Christmas cards in Welsh, but at the British Red Cross, you can choose from designs featuring Christmas messages in both Welsh and English—or entirely in Cymraeg.
Buy: Bilingual/Welsh charity Christmas Cards
Ethically Created and packaged cards
When you send your Christmas cards this year, rest assured that cards from the British Red Cross are ethically created and packaged. All our suggested cards are designed and printed in the UK by Paper Dove, using vegetable inks on carbon-balanced, plastic-free packaging.
If you haven’t found a card you like, don’t worry! We have many more for you to browse, including our exclusive Christmas cards you can only find online.
Christmas gift shopping with the British Red Cross
Behind on your shopping? We’ve got you covered there too.
Check out our ethically sourced gifts, perfect for popping under the tree. From art prints to candles, fragrances to homeware, there’s something for everyone.