15 Honest Holiday Cards for Teachers

Because this year the standard Hallmark greeting just isn’t cutting it.

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Nobody loves winter break more than teachers. It’s a much-needed pause where you turn your alarm off, watch everything that you haven’t been able to stay up late enough to see, sit down for lunch, and use the bathroom whenever you want to! And while all we want for Christmas is a long winter’s nap, we are sending our teacher friends these honest holiday cards first.

1. All We Want for Christmas

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Is that so much to ask?

2. Deck the Halls

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There are no rules here.

3. Don We Now Our Gay Apparel

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Also acceptable: onesie pajamas.

4. To Your Teacher Bestie

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“Don’t you dare make eye contact with me during a funny moment at a faculty meeting” didn’t fit.

5. Hark! How the Bells

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If you don’t have warning bells in addition to the tardy bells at your school, be blessed.

6. I’ll Be Home for Christmas

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You know who “you” are.

7. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

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Let those Fit Bit steps stay in single digits, baby.

8. All We Want for Christmas

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No hard pants allowed!

9. May Your Days Be Merry and Bright

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Here’s to hoping!

10. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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11. My Holiday Wishlist

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I want to drink so much caffeine I can see the future.

12. Peace on Earth

I’m just asking for one day without a lunch dismissal that doesn’t shake the water on my desk a la Jurassic Park.

13. Silent Night

I’m dreaming of the day I don’t have to spend my planning period covering for someone else.

14. Warmth and Cheer

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15. Cheers!

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Cheers to you teacher friends! Thanks for all you do, and happy holidays!

What are your favorite honest holiday cards and sayings? Share in the comments below!

Plus, check out this list of holiday gifts every teacher has received!

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