31 Irish Christmas Blessings

If you’re looking to add a touch of Irish charm to your holiday festivities this year, consider incorporating some traditional Irish Christmas blessings into your celebrations. Whether you’re of Irish descent or simply have an affinity for all things Irish, these blessings are sure to add a special touch of warmth and joy to your holiday season.

During the festive season, Irish Christmas blessings serve as a heartwarming means to convey your hopes and wishes for your loved ones. These blessings carry a deep emotional significance that can make your holiday greetings all the more special.

In addition to being a thoughtful gesture, these Christmas blessings often contained in cards, letters, and framed art can also bring positive energy and well-being to your loved ones. These items are believed to attract good luck, fortune, and health, making them a meaningful and beneficial present.

Spread some Irish cheer this holiday season by sharing these lovely Christmas blessings with your loved ones. These heartwarming messages are sure to bring joy to anyone’s heart.

31 Irish Christmas Blessings

Christmas Blessings in Gaelic and English

Irish blessings have a rich history rooted in the Gaelic language tradition. Over time, as English became the primary language for many Irish people, Gaelic blessings underwent a transformation. They were either translated into English or modified to suit the new language. Irish blessings are a beautiful way to express hopeful wishes for the future.

Add a touch of Irish charm to your holiday greetings with the timeless tradition of including Irish blessings in your Christmas cards, letters, and party invitations. These heartfelt and uplifting messages are the perfect way to spread joy and good wishes to your loved ones during the festive season.

If you’re looking to add a touch of Irish charm to your holiday greetings, why not include a Gaelic Christmas blessing in your letter or card? Your Irish friends and family will surely appreciate the thoughtful gesture alongside your English blessings.

Gaelic Christmas Blessings

As said earlier, Irish Christmas blessings were part of the Gaelic language. Many of them, however, were adapted and translated into English since they became more commonly used over the centuries. Still, people use Irish Gaelic Christmas blessings in certain parts of the country, and here are some of them:

1. Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi shaonas duit! (pronounced “noll-ag fwee shee-an iss fwee show-nas ditch”) 

A happy and prosperous Christmas to you!

2. Beannachtaí na Nollag duit! (Beannachtaí na Nollag duit is pronounced: “ban-ach-tee na noll-ag ditch.”)

The blessings of Christmas be with you!

3. Nollaig shona duit (pronounced aa “noll-eg, hun-na ditch”)

Christmas happiness be with you.

4. Nollaig faoi shean is faoi shonas duit means (pronounced as “Noll-ig fuh shun is fuh shoh-nas dit”)

Merry Christmas and good luck to you

Related Read: Merry Christmas In Irish Gaelic

Poems and Carols

Irish Christmas blessings are intended to bring prosperity and good health in the next year. They are a lovely complement to anyone’s Christmas day, as these lovely remarks lend warmth and joy to the occasion.

Many Irish Christmas blessings can be found in charming poems, such as the one below:

5. A Christmas Blessing by Betty W. Stoffel

May your Christmas time be happy
With a glory warm and strange,
And the day be filled with blessings
That will never, never change.

May the blessedness of Christmas
And the joy of all things dear
form a large and lovely archway
For the happy coming year.

6. An Irish Christmas Blessing

The light of the Christmas star to you,
the warmth of home and hearth to you,
the cheer and goodwill of friends to you,
the hope of a childlike heart to you,
the joy of a thousand angels to you,
the love of the Son,
and God’s peace to you.
May you be as contented as Christmas finds you
all the year round.

7. Joyous by J. S. Ogilvie

Oh, joyous be your Christmas-tide,
And bright your New Year, too;
To you may love ne’er be denied;
May all your friends be true.

8. May You Be Blessed by Author Unknown

May you be blessed . . .
with the spirit of the season, which is peace,
the gladness of the season, which is hope,
and the heart of the season, which is love.

9. An Irish Christmas Prayer

The Light of the Christmas Star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and goodwill of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart for you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God’s peace to you

10. A classic Irish blessing

May the songs of the season rise to greet you. May the winter wind be always at your back. May the frost shimmer soft upon your fields. And, until we meet again, May the love of God shine warm upon your home.”

Funny Christmas Blessings

During the holidays, Irish humor is in full swing, adding a unique and delightful touch to the festive season. Discover the joy of the holiday season with these cheeky Irish Christmas blessings that will surely bring a smile to your face.

11. Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part!

12. May the Lord hold you in his hands and never clench his fist too tight.

13. May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and the road downhill all the way to your door!

14. May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, the angels protect you and heaven accept you.

Christmas Blessings for Family and Friends

The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and celebrate the joy of Christmas. Whether you’re writing a card or simply sharing the spirit of the season, these greetings are sure to come in handy.

Spread the love and warmth of the holidays with your family and friends by using these heartfelt messages to accompany your gifts or notes.

15. The light of the Christmas star to you;

The warmth of home and hearth to you;
The cheer and goodwill of friends to you;
The hope of a childlike heart to you;
The joy of a thousand angels to you;
The love of the Son and God’s peace to you.

16. A blessing of happiness

A blessing of cheer
Is sent to you this Christmas
And for the coming New Year!

17. As the world stops and rejoices

May you feel God’s presence
May He fill your home with peace
And may love shine from within.

18. God, I pray a blessing on those I know

Let your love be felt and let it show
Your love for each and every one
Let us all reflect on the birth of Your Son.

19. May the light of the Christmas star shine upon you,

May the warmth of home and hearth surround you,
May the cheer and goodwill of friends and family fill your heart, And may the joy of the season bring you peace and happiness all year long.

20. May Christmas lights on the tree

Shine brightly this Christmas day
And may the love of God
Be felt in every way.

21. May God bless you and your family

At this wonderful time of year.

22. May God grant you the peace

That only He can give,
And, may His light shine in your life
And how you live.

23. May peace and plenty be yours,

For many, a Christmas to come.

24. May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and may happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.

25. May you always have walls for the winds,

a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire.

26. May the blessings of Christmas be with you, May the Christ Child light your way, and May God’s holy angels guide you, And keep you safe each day.

27. May your corn stand high as yourself,

your fields grow bigger with rain,
and the mare knows its own way home on Christmas night!

28. May your Christmas

See holly and mistletoe
And the presence of God
May you know.

29. May the good saints protect you and bless you today. And may trouble ignore you each step of the way. Christmas joy to you!

30. May you have a Christmas filled with love, laughter, and good cheer.

31. With a touch of winter in the air

May the feeling of love and share
Be with you this Christmas time
Celebrating Christ’s birthtime.