No matter which type of business you own—whether it’s a med spa, jewelry store, HVAC business, furniture store, or car dealership—the holidays present a unique opportunity to send messages that build trusting relationships with your customers and convert them into loyal advocates of your brand.

But what are you supposed to say? You want to show you mean it but you’re not exactly a poet. Especially when sending messages to your customers and clients who are receiving loads of other messages from other businesses. Don’t worry, we have some authentic and stand-out holiday greetings ideas for you. 98 different messages you could send to be exact.

98 Happy Holiday Messages That Won’t Miss

The Basics

Just want a simple and easy message when sending your holiday wishes? How about something like:

Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Kwanzaa
Happy New Year
Season’s greetings
Have a happy holiday season
Warmest wishes this festive season
Wishing you a joyful holiday season
Christmas greetings from [your name]
I hope you have a joyous holiday season
Have a happy Christmas and see you in the new year

Short Greetings

Holiday greetings don’t have to be long. It’s best to keep it short when you’re one of multiple people signing a collective holiday card. Keep it short and sweet such as:

Wishing you much cheer this holiday season
May love and happiness be yours this holiday season
Make this holiday season one to remember
May your holidays be merry and bright!
Wishing you a magical and delightful holiday
May the holiday spirit be with you all year round
Wishing you a season of endless joy and peace
Wishing you peace, love, and joy this holiday season
I hope you have the best Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Thanks for a great year! I can’t wait to see what we get up to next year
May Santa fulfill all your Christmas wishes
Sending you holiday cheer!
Happy Festival of Lights!
I hope the festival brings you love and light
Have a joyous Hanukkah festival
Have a blessed Kwanzaa
Have a joyful and meaningful Kwanzaa
The warmest wishes this Kwanzaa
I couldn’t imagine 20[23] without you. Have a very happy holiday
Wishing you health and happiness this new year
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year

For Friends and Family

You can get a bit more personable when writing greeting cards for your loved ones. Add some warmth with messages like these examples:

Sending you warm holiday wishes and a heart full of love
May your days be merry and your heart be light this holiday season
Here’s to a season of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories
May your holiday season be wrapped in happiness and tied with love
Sending you a little magic, a lot of love, and a season filled with happiness
Here’s to a holiday season that’s filled with love and all things bright
It will be the best holiday because I get to see you! Merry Christmas
Spending time with you is my favorite part of Christmas. Have the best time!
Christmas greetings from our family to yours
Wishing you all the magic of the holiday season
Sending you the warmest wishes this Christmas and a happy and healthy new year
Have a wonderful holiday full of rest, relaxation, and lots of love
I only have ice for you! Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas
You sparkle brighter than the Christmas tree. Thank you for being part of my life and I can’t wait to spend 20[24] with you!
You deserve all the holiday cheer in the world. Happy holidays!
Sending you lots of love and big hugs this holiday season
Thank you for all the wonderful memories we created this year. Who knows what we’ll get up to next year? Cheers to you!
Love, peace, and happiness to you and your family
Have a magical holiday season full of love, light, and happiness
You make Christmastime even more magical! Thank you for bringing love and joy to my life
Your hugs are my favorite Christmas gift! I hope you have a wonderful time this holiday season

Fun & Silly

The festive season is all about spreading joy! So why not take inspiration from these funny holiday Christmas card messages?
Here’s to a holiday season that’s as sweet as a cup of cocoa by the fire
It’s the best time of the year! So get your ugly Christmas sweater on and enjoy yourself
To the best Christmas tree decorator ever, have a wonderful time this holiday season
May your Christmas be filled with sparkly snowflakes, cheesy Hallmark movies, and lots of egg nog
Tis the season for dad dancing at the office Christmas party! Thank god you’re here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
See you under the mistletoe!
Phew! I’ve checked with Santa Clause and well done, you’re on the good list
It’s Christmas! Ready to jingle your bells?
I hope Santa brings you everything you want and a partridge in a pear tree this Christmas season
Extra special happy holidays to my favorite Scrooge
All I want for Christmas is you! Oh and a new phone – don’t forget about that
I’ll be thinking of you this Christmas! Over a glass of very strong mulled wine
Merry Christmas! You’re the best. Let’s hope Santa thinks so too
Working with you all year has been a Christmas miracle! The warmest of holiday wishes to you
To the Grinch of the office, have a wonderfully miserable Christmas!
Enjoy the holiday vacation with your loved ones. I know you’ll be missing me!
Thank you for being full of Christmas spirit. By that I mean rum, vodka, and whisky!
I hope your Christmas is full of candy and cookies without a Brussels sprout in sight
To you, I give the most precious gift of all – my presence! Have a wonderful holiday season
Christmas isn’t about the presents. Although you wouldn’t be able to tell from the credit card bill. See you for double shifts next year!
May your fire be warm, roast potatoes crispy, and wine glass always full

For Your Business

How do you keep it professional yet friendly when sending season’s greetings to strengthen your relationship with your team and most loyal customers and show your gratitude for their support? Try out these ideas…

General:

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and laughter
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season
May your home be filled with the warmth of family and friends this holiday
May your holiday season sparkle with moments of love and laughter
May your days be filled with the magic of the holiday spirit
Wishing you a season of togetherness and happiness with loved ones
May your heart be light, and your spirits be high this holiday season
Warmest holiday wishes for a season of happiness and good cheer
Sending you holiday cheer and warm wishes this holiday season
And with that, the 20[23] season is over. Catch you in 20[24]!

For clients and customers:

Thank you for supporting our business this past year! We look forward to continuing to serve you this coming year
Merry Christmas from everyone at [company name]! We hope your day is filled with wonderful Christmas gifts, festive foods, and lots of fun and laughter
Have a very happy holiday this Christmas season! P.S. If you need some last-minute holiday gift ideas, click here
Make your Christmas wishes come true with our holiday sale
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from [company name] to the [customer surname] family!
We are so grateful for all your support this year! It means the world to us. Have a wonderful holiday season
As the year comes to an end, all that’s left to do is send you a massive thank you for supporting [company name]. Have the best Christmas [customer name]!
You’re simply the best [customer name]! [New Year] is going to be your year
For coworkers and colleagues
Thank you for your hard work this year! We couldn’t do what we do without you. Enjoy your holiday location
We’ve achieved so much together this year. You should be so proud of yourself. Don’t forget to relax and treat yourself this holiday season
That’s it, team! We’ve wrapped up 20[23] successfully. Take a well-deserved break
I’m a better person having worked with you this year. I hope you have a great Christmas and I can’t wait to take on next year with you
I’m so grateful for all your support and guidance. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to catching up with you in the new year

The Best Way to Send Holiday Messages to Customers

Holiday greeting cards are great. But for a lot of small businesses, it’s not very realistic. Sending a card to every customer would require searching through the database to find their name and address and then printing hundreds or even thousands of cards. It’s not only costly but a very time-consuming task at the busiest time of year for businesses. There is a better alternative.

Use text message marketing to send season’s greetings to your customers. Why?

Holiday Text Messages vs. Physical Greeting Cards

Firstly, text messaging is much quicker when you want to send a message to a lot of people. You don’t have to worry about buying enough cards, copying addresses, or stamping envelopes. You can make a base template of the message you want to share (we have 500 text templates for all occasions) and just switch out the name and any other relevant customer details. Plus, it sends the message instantly. You don’t have to worry about postage times!

Secondly, text marketing is the preferred communication channel for most customers. Text messages have a 98% open rate. So your effort will be rewarded because you know your customers are almost guaranteed to see your message of warm wishes.

Also, you can send more than one message very easily, reminding your customers that you exist and appreciate them multiple times throughout the holiday season which could very well lead to last-minute holiday purchases. You could send a holiday message for Thanksgiving, one for Christmas, and another for the new year.

Finally, don’t forget that text messaging is a two-way communication channel. So if they have any questions, they can text you back. You can deliver a high level of customer service even during the holidays, answering their questions about orders, holiday gift guides, and opening times.

There you have it. If you’re a small business or ecommerce company with a lot of customers you want to thank but not enough resources to send individual cards, try sending a text message. It will be a lot easier for you and just as impactful for them.

Spread Holiday Cheer with Podium

If you’re looking to send Christmas messages to your customers this season as well as engage in other ways to grow your business, check out Podium’s lead generation platform. We combine various communications and marketing tools in one easy-to-use platform so you can attract more leads and make more money.

So if you need a tool to send out all your holiday text messages, you can do so on Podium. If you want to add a webchat to better support website visitors, we have that too. If, with the influx of new customers from holiday shopping, you need a tool to manage online reviews of your business, you can bet on Podium. If you want to manage all your incoming and past conversations in one inbox, that’s the Podium way.

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