Happy Holiday Messages To Send And Get Christmas Spirit Going

No matter which type of business you own—whether it’s a beauty clinic, jewellery 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.

Why Holiday Messages Really Matter for Businesses

The holidays aren’t just about spreading cheer, they’re actually one of the biggest revenue opportunities of the whole year.

Just a simple message at the right time is enough to bring a customer back, drive a last-minute purchase, or take a one-time buyer and turn them into a regular.

Here’s what the right holiday messaging can do for your business:

And it really doesn’t take a big campaign to make an impact.
For local businesses especially, a quick, well-timed message can often be the difference between a customer choosing you, or going somewhere else.

Timing is Everything for Your Holiday Messages

Timing matters just as much as the message itself. Send too early and it’s forgotten. Too late, you’ve missed the moment completely. Here’s a simple timeline to follow:

• Early December → Build awareness: Start off the conversation. Send those warm holiday wishes or highlight upcoming promotions.
• Pre-Christmas (mid–late December) → Create urgency: Take a minute to remind customers about last-minute gifts, bookings, or deadlines.
• Boxing Day → Drive sales: This is the prime time for promotions. Customers are actively looking for deals at this point.
• New Year → Re-engage: Follow up with a fresh start message – think new offers, appointments, or services for the year ahead.

The goal? Stay present without ever overwhelming your customers.

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 fulfil 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 favourite 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 favourite 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 favourite 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

Personalised Holiday Messages That do the Job

The more relevant your message, the more likely customers are to respond. That’s exactly where personalisation comes in. Instead of sending the same message to everyone, tailor it based on who they are and how they’ve interacted with your business. Here are a few simple ways to do it:

For new customers: “Hey [Name], thanks for choosing us this year! We’d love to see you again—enjoy 10% off your next visit. Happy holidays!”

For loyal customers: “[Name], we appreciate your continued support. You’ve been with us all year – here’s something special just for you. Happy holidays!”

For high spenders: “Hi [Name], as one of our top customers, we wanted to say thank you. Enjoy early access to our Boxing Day sale.”

You can also personalise using details like:

• Name
• Last purchase
• Appointment history
• Location

Small touches like these make your message feel less like marketing and more like a conversation.

Australian-Specific Holiday Messaging Examples

If you’re messaging customers in Australia, your holiday messages should always reflect the local season. That means mentioning sunshine, time off and the all-important Boxing Day deals. Here are a few examples:

• “Wishing you a relaxing summer holiday season, [Name]! See you in the new year.”
• “Happy holidays! Don’t forget – our Boxing Day sale starts tomorrow.”
• “We’ll be closed for a short break over Christmas. Back and ready to help from [date]!”
• “Start the new year strong – book your first appointment of 2024 today.”
• “Hope you’re enjoying the sunshine, [Name]! Let us know if you need anything over the break.”

A little localisation goes a long way in making your message feel relevant and genuine.

Picking the Right Channel for Holiday Messaging

Not all messages belong in the same place. Some channels are great for visibility, where others are better for action. Here’s how they compare:

If you want your message seen and acted on quickly, SMS stands out. If you want to tell a bigger story, email and social can support it.

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 e-commerce 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.

Your Australian SMS Marketing Best Practice Rulebook

SMS is one of the fastest ways to reach your customers, but only if you do it right. Here are a few simple rules to follow:

Get clear opt-in

Customers need to agree to receive messages from you, whether that’s online, in-store, or at checkout.

Include an easy opt-out

Every message should include a simple way to unsubscribe (e.g. “Reply STOP to opt out”).

Keep it short and clear

Get to the point quickly. Lead with value and make it easy to understand in seconds.

Don’t over-message

A few well-timed texts will outperform constant messaging, especially during the busy holiday season.

Add a personal touch

Use names or past interactions to make messages feel relevant, not generic.

Send at the right time

Stick to reasonable hours and send when customers are most likely to take action.

Include a clear next step

Whether it’s a link, booking, or offer; make it obvious what to do next.

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.