Free Printable Christmas Place Card Templates
Our free printable Christmas place card templates are the perfect way to add a festive touch to any Christmas event. Whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner, Christmas Eve, and a Christmas party or some other holiday celebration, these printable name cards help organize seating while making your tablescape shine with seasonal decor.
These Christmas place cards are instant free downloads, SO easy to print and simple to customize to add guest names. You can print and use them exactly as they are or first edit them in Canva to add guest names or messages in your favorite fonts and colors.
Looking for something else? Explore our big collection of Christmas printables here!
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Why Use Christmas Place Cards?
Printable place cards are not only a simple way to make your tablescape look festive, they also make holiday hosting easier by:
- Helping you set up seating, placing guests in areas of the table thoughtfully
- Giving your holiday table a polished, organized look
- Creating a personalized and welcoming experience for your holiday guests
- Adding decorative elements to each place setting. We also have some fun ideas for Christmas place card holders!
- These free printable Christmas place card templates are also love by teachers and room parents for holiday events in the classroom!
How To Use These Free Printable Christmas Place Card Templates
Using these downloadable Christmas place cards only takes a few quick steps:
1. Choose Your Favorite Place Card Design Or One to Best Match Your Christmas Decor:
See our options below to pick from vintage, modern, watercolor, or whimsical Christmas styles.
2. Download the PDF OR First Edit Free Christmas Name Card Templates
Click the link or image to instantly save the file or if you’d like to customize the names or message in Canva we have a link and instructions below.
3. Print The Christmas Placecards
For best results, print on 8.5″ x 11″ standard U.S. size:
- 65 lb cardstock (we like this cardstock for our home printer)
- Bright White Paper (this is a good option for a heavier weight bright white printer paper)
4. Cut & Fold the Christmas Namecards
Each 8.5x 11 inch sheet of our free printable Christmas place card includes four place cards. Cut along the lines, then fold into a tent shape or use them flat and cut to your preferred size. We love using a paper cutter (adults only please)! This is our pick for a paper cutter that is inexpensive and does a fast and quality job cutting straight lines!
5. Personalize These Free Printable Christmas Place Cards
You can:
Handwrite names (use a gold or silver marker or a festive gel pen)
Type names using Canva (free)
How to Customize Your Christmas Place Cards in Canva
It’s simple and free to edit these printable Christmas place cards in Canva. In addition to typing names, you may want to add a table table numbers, menu notes, or short festive messages and typing those details in Canva can be a clean and uniform way to do that.
To edit your Christmas place cards, use this Canva link to our editable template where you’ll add your details and download the updated PDF directly from Canva. We have all of the details in the attached file. We also remind you to please respect our work and use these for personal use only, they are not to be reproduced or resold in any capacity. If you have questions please see our terms and / or contact us!
Download Free Printable Christmas Place Card Templates
Tips for Styling Christmas Place Cards
There are so many ways you can display your Christmas place cards! Here are a few ideas…
- Add An Element From Nature: Tuck the place cards into mini pinecones or small evergreen branches
- Make Them Functional: Cut the place cards so you can slide into napkin rings and still see the name and design
- Utilize Ribbon and Twine: Attach them with twine or pretty holiday ribbon to folded napkins
- Add Them To a Treat: Place them inside small ornaments or on top of small boxes of chocolates
- Mix in Some Sweets: Use two candy canes tuck together to hold them
- Buy Them and Reuse: We also love these minimalistic place card holders (non-holiday design) that are simple, come in gold or silver that buy and use over and over
FAQs About Free Printable Christmas Place Card Templates
Are these Christmas place cards free?
Yes, these Christmas place cards are free, instant downloads and no need to sign or do anything else!
What can I use these Christmas place cards for?
Our free printable Christmas place cards can be use for Christmas meals, parties, ugly sweater parties or an Chrstmas event (large or small) that you’d like to arrange the seating for.
Should I use these place cards flat or folded?
Either! They do not have crop marks on them so they are designed to be used flat or folded or cut them to the size that works for your holiday decor.
Are these Christmas name cards editable?
Yes! Edit in Canva to add a name or special message or instantly download the PDF and use it as is.
Can I use these Christmas place card templates for anything else?
Yes! While the intended design is for Christmas table place cards, you can certainly be creative and use them as free printable Christmas name tags, gift tags or other holiday printables!
More Free Christmas Printables!
We have many more free Christmas printables, including:
Free Secret Santa Questionnaire Printables
Free Printable Christmas Tags Editable or PDF
Letters to Santa Free Wish Lists Free Download
Free Printable Burr Basket Tags
Fill In The Blank Thank You Cards For Holidays (From Kids)!
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