First Christmas Birth Announcements

Announce Your New Arrival with Christmas Birth Announcements

There’s even more to celebrate this Christmas with a new little one to introduce to family and friends. Christmas birth announcements bring the joy of welcoming a baby together with the warmth of the holiday season, giving you a beautiful way to share the happy news, favorite newborn photos, and all those first details loved ones have been waiting to hear.

They can also make holiday mail a little simpler when the timing lines up just right. Instead of sending a birth announcement and Christmas card separately, you can share baby’s arrival and send warm Christmas wishes together in one special greeting.

What Should You Include on a Christmas Birth Announcement?

Your baby’s name and favorite photo are the heart of the announcement, but you can share as much or as little of the story as you’d like. Depending on the design, you might include:

• Baby’s full name so everyone can officially meet your newest addition.
• Birth date to share when your little one arrived.
• Birth details such as weight and length, if those are details you’d like to include.
• A favorite newborn photo that gives family and friends their first look at baby.
• A family photo featuring everyone together with the newest addition.
• A personal welcome message to share your excitement and a few words about this new chapter for your family.
• A Christmas greeting that turns your announcement into holiday mail, too.

And if there’s more you’d like to say, free back-of-card customization gives you extra room for another photo, a longer message, or a little more about your year at no extra cost. Need inspiration? Check out our guides on Christmas birth announcement wording ideas and birth announcement etiquette.

Find a Christmas Birth Announcement for Your Big News

Christmas birth announcements bring your happy news and the spirit of the season together in one beautiful design. Classic designs pair newborn photos with evergreen branches, wreaths, tiny trees, ribbons, and traditional red and green, while softer styles use warm neutrals, delicate greenery, simple borders, and understated Christmas details.

You’ll also find plenty of personality throughout the collection. Sweet bows and scalloped edges add a playful touch, photo collages give you room to share several favorite pictures, and greetings such as “Our Christmas Blessing,” “Our Favorite Gift,” “The More the Merrier,” and “Merriest Little Christmas” bring the baby news and the season together in a natural way. Whether you love something traditional, playful, simple, or elegant, you can find a design that keeps baby at the center of the announcement.

Make Your Baby’s Christmas Announcement Your Own

Once you find a card design you love, make the announcement about your newest addition. Add a favorite newborn portrait, a photo with the whole family, or several pictures that capture those first days together. Personalize baby’s name and birth details, then add your own message, Christmas greeting, colors, fonts, and other details to make the announcement yours.

Premium paper options give your announcement a beautiful look and feel that loved ones will appreciate when it arrives in the mail, while different trim styles let you add another detail to the design. Select templates are also available with foil or glitter accents for an extra festive touch. And with free back-of-card customization, you can add another favorite photo or more of your story at no extra cost.

When Should You Send Christmas Birth Announcements?

There’s no need to wait for one exact date. If baby arrives during the holiday season, you can send announcements soon after birth or make them part of the Christmas cards you were already planning to mail. Combining the two can be especially convenient when you want to introduce baby and send holiday wishes to many of the same family members and friends.

If baby arrives close to Christmas and you need a little more time, your announcement can still carry the warmth of the season without rushing those first days together. When you’re ready, free recipient address printing can help with your envelopes, and Mail for Me® can address, stamp, and mail your finished announcements directly to your recipients.