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Sorry for your loss.

What about a 'thinking of you' card as opposed to a Christmas card? If you're making it yourself it can be as personal as you want it to be.

You can buy cards especially for this type of occasion - I bought one recently for my Aunt, who lost her husband this year. Look in the general Christmas card section of the bigger card shops and you may find what you are looking for. 

I send my sympathy at this difficult time - I lost my Dad at Christmas some years ago but, knowing how much he loved Christmas, we tried to celebrate as best we were able and it is now the time of year when we carry on the traditions he loved and talk about him a lot.  This year will be hard for you all but I sincerely hope that in future years your happier memories will bring you comfort.

I just wanted to say how very sorry I am to hear of your loss, always especially difficult at this time of year.

We have lost two cousins (one is his early 40's with young children of his own) this year, along with a close family friend, all to cancer. I know this Christmas will be a difficult one for you and your family.

I don't think it matters too much what you say, as there is nothing anyone can say that will ease the raw grief that you and they are feeling.  I think the fact that you have taken the trouble to make them a card, even in your own grief, the fact that they know they still have you and that you love them and grieve with them will be the best comfort of all. 

Sincere condolences, Jules.  It must be very difficult to send out Xmas cards wishing anyone a merry time whilst suffering such sadness oneself.   You could put something like, "Even in the face of our sad loss, we still wish you a Good Xmas and a prosperous New Year".

Bertie.