It’s that magical time of the year again! The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and the cherished tradition of exchanging Christmas greetings with loved ones. To help you celebrate in style and spread festive cheer, we’ve curated some of the best and free Christmas greetings templates as well as backgrounds.
Our collection of editable Christmas greeting templates and backgrounds offers a wide variety of styles and graphics – hand drawn look, vintage style, watercolor elements, chalkboard style, retro and more.
All these templates are licensed under Creative Commons license and can be used for both personal and commercial projects (with attribution where required). Available for free downloaded in vector AI, SVG and/or EPS formats, these designs can be easily scaled and modified according to your requirement. You may also want to try out these Christmas fonts to customize these greeting card templates.
And, of course, do not forget to check out all our posts for more Free Christmas Graphics.
Free Christmas Greetings Templates
We’ve rounded up completely free Christmas greeting card templates in diverse design styles. Whether you’re creating personalized cards for family and friends or professional designs for your clients, these templates have you covered.
Retro Christmas Greeting Card Vector Template
A free retro style Christmas and Season’s greeting template. Download it in EPS and SVG vector formats.
Christmas Greeting Vector with Snowy Landscape
Snowflakes, light bokeh and a subtle color palette feature in this winter inspired free Christmas greeting card template. Available for free download in SVG vector format.
Realistic Christmas Greeting Cards Vector
A set of two Merry Christmas greeting card templates with realistic festive elements giving out a feeling of warmth. Free to download in AI, EPS, JPG and PNG formats.
Beautiful Christmas Card Template with White and Blue Ornaments
An elegant blue and white color theme with gold lettering and accent feature in this beautiful Christmas and New Year card template. Free to download in vector EPS format.
Christmas Card with Gifts
Beautiful Christmas card template with Christmas Gifts, available in AI, EPS and 800×800 px JPG and PNG formats.
Merry Christmas Cards with Cute Santa Reindeer and Snowman
A set of 3 free vector Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays card templates with cute illustrations of Santa, reindeer and snowman.
Christmas Card with Santa Claus
Paper art of a cheerful Santa Claus features in this free Christmas card template, sure to bring happiness on the holiday.
Christmas Card with Watercolor Mistletoe Decoration
Festive, bright colors stand out in this elegant Christmas greeting card template with beautiful watercolor botanical elements. This print ready template can be downloaded for free in Illustrator AI and EPS formats.
Chalkboard Christmas and New Year Card
Free Christmas and new year greeting card template with blackboard texture and chalkboard style typography. Available in fully editable EPS vector format.
Old Vintage Christmas Cards
A set of 2 old vintage style Christmas cards with beautiful typography and decorative elements. Free download in AI and EPS formats.
You may also want to check this list of awesome Retro and Vintage fonts if you’re looking for an old school look in your designs.
Four Christmas Cards Collection
Collection of 4 print ready Christmas cards sporting gritty, distressed look. Available for free in AI and EPS formats.
5 Christmas and New Year Cards
A set of 5 Christmas cards templates available in fully editable PSD, AI, EPS and ready to use PNG format.
Christmas Card Vector with Cartoon Santa
A free PNG and AI template for a cute Christmas card in cartoon style with Santa Claus, Christmas tree and snow. This cheerful greeting card is sure to bring joy on the day!
CMYK Retro Style Christmas Cards
Retro style Christmas card templates in A5 size and ready to print.
Chalkboard Style Retro Christmas Cards
This set includes two chalkboard style Christmas cards, great to use for the upcoming holidays. Free download in fully editable AI and EPS vector formats.
Christmas Tree Vector Card
Christmas tree vector card with knitted sweater background.
Christmas Holiday Card PSD Template
Seasonal greetings PSD template with a very detailed boy and girl graphics. It’s ready to print at 300dpi.
Free Christmas Background Templates
In this section, you will find free Christmas backgrounds available in vector AI, EPS, SVG and/or JPG and PNG image files that you can download and use in your holiday designs.
Seamless Winter Snowflake Backgrounds
A set of 8 wintery seamless textures and 8 seamless snowflake patterns. Perfect for adding a snowy theme to your website or app over the festive season.
Christmas Background SVG with Watercolor Leaves
Watercolor style Christmas background, free to download in AI, EPS, SVG and JPG formats.
Christmas Background with White and Blue Baubles
A beautiful Christmas background with white and blue baubles available in two different sizes 800x800px and 800x1200px.
Christmas Ornaments Reindeer Background PNG & AI
Free background vector with a pattern of reindeer and Christmas ornaments.
Winter Christmas Background with Fir Tree and Snow
Free Christmas background with snowcapped tree, house and snowflakes, perfect for winter Christmas designs.
Fantastic Background of Golden Christmas Trees
This free background vector features beautiful golden Christmas tree pattern.
Background Template with White Snowflakes
A free vector background template with white snowflakes downloadable in AI format.
Christmas Background with Circular Sparks
Christmas vector background with circular sparks (bokeh) available for free download in AI and JPG formats.
Related: Free Bokeh Backgrounds
Golden Christmas Background with Sparks
Golden Christmas background free vector with bokeh, sparkles and snowflakes.
Christmas SVG Background with Baubles and Snowflakes
Blue Christmas free SVG background with snowflakes, bokeh and red Christmas baubles. Also available in PNG format.
Tips for Using Christmas Greetings Templates & Backgrounds
With our handpicked collection of free Christmas greetings templates and backgrounds, you’re all set to spread holiday cheer and create memorable designs. From heartwarming Christmas cards for loved ones to eye-catching visuals for your business, these resources make your holiday projects simple and delightful.
To help you get the most out of these resources, here are some practical tips:
1. Customize with Festive Fonts
Pair your selected templates with holiday-themed typography for a cohesive and joyful look. Check out our Christmas fonts collection to find the perfect match.
2. Incorporate Christmas Icons
Enhance your greetings or backgrounds by adding seasonal icons like snowflakes, bells, or Christmas trees. Browse our free Christmas icons for ideas.
3. Stay on Brand for Business Designs
When using these resources for business purposes, align the colors and styles with your brand to maintain consistency. These templates are great for email campaigns, product promotions, or holiday greetings for customers.
We’re committed to bringing you the best free Christmas design resources, so be sure to check out our related articles. Let your creativity shine this holiday season! If you enjoyed this collection, share it on social media, and help us spread the Christmas spirit. 🎄✨
