Good business Christmas card messages are short, warm and written to the person who will read them. A few handwritten lines show clients, customers and staff that a real person took the time to thank them.
This guide has ready-to-use messages for clients, customers, employees, vendors and new clients, along with sign-offs and a short list of things to leave out.
Article contents
- How to Write a Business Christmas Card
- Short Business Christmas Card Messages
- Christmas Messages for Clients
- Christmas Messages for Customers
- Holiday Thank You Messages for Clients
- Christmas Messages to Employees
- Christmas Wishes for Business Partners, Vendors and Referral Partners
- Christmas Messages for a New Client
- Business Christmas Card Sign-Offs
- What to Avoid in a Business Christmas Card
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Write a Business Christmas Card
- Keep it short and personal. Two to four sentences is plenty. Use the person's name and one line written just for them.
- Thank them for something specific from the year. Mention a project you finished together, a referral they sent or their patience during a delay.
- Match Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to the recipient. Use Merry Christmas for people you know celebrate it, and Happy Holidays when you are unsure.
- Sign by hand with your name and company. Add a handwritten signature, and include your company name so clients know who the card is from.
Here is an example that follows all four steps:
“Dear Linda, thank you for trusting us with your office renovation this year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Warm regards, Tom Reyes, Reyes Building Co.”
Short Business Christmas Card Messages
These messages work well when you are signing cards for a whole client list.
- Merry Christmas and thank you for a wonderful year.
- Thank you for your business this year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
- Warm wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a bright New Year.
- We are grateful for your support this year. Merry Christmas from all of us at [Company].
- Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas and a healthy New Year.
- Season's greetings and best wishes for the year ahead.
- Thank you for being part of our year. Wishing you a restful holiday season.
- Merry Christmas from our team to yours.
- It has been a pleasure working with you. Happy holidays and all the best in the New Year.
- With thanks for your trust and best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
- Wishing you a calm, happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
- Thank you for a great year together. We hope your holidays are full of rest and good company.
Christmas Messages for Clients
These messages suit agencies, contractors and professional services firms thanking clients for their trust and the year's work.
- Thank you for trusting us with your work this year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
- Merry Christmas, [Name]. Your trust in our team meant a great deal this year, and we are grateful for every project we shared.
- Thank you for your clear direction and kind feedback this year. You made our work a pleasure. Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for your partnership this year. We hope you enjoy a restful Christmas with the people you love.
- It has been a privilege to work alongside you this year. Thank you for your confidence in us, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
- Thank you for choosing [Company]. Clients like you are the reason we enjoy what we do. Wishing you peace and joy this Christmas.
- We are grateful for the chance to help with [project] this year. Thank you for your patience, your ideas and your trust. Merry Christmas.
- Your business means a lot to our small team. Thank you for a great year, and best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
- Thank you for recommending us to others this year. We do not take that kind of trust lightly. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
- Working with you made our year better. Thank you, and we hope your Christmas is full of good food, good rest and good company.
- Merry Christmas from all of us at [Company]. We appreciate your loyalty and your kindness to our team throughout the year.
- Thank you for another year of working together. Wishing you every happiness this Christmas and in the year ahead.
Christmas Messages for Customers
Small shops, restaurants, salons and local service businesses can use these messages for regular customers.
- Thank you for shopping with us this year. Your support keeps our small shop going, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas from all of us at [Business]. It has been a joy to have you as a regular this year.
- Thank you for choosing a local business. We are grateful for every visit and wish you a warm and happy holiday season.
- Thank you for dining with us this year. We hope your Christmas table is full of good food and the people you love.
- It has been a pleasure taking care of you in the salon this year. Merry Christmas, and thank you for your loyalty.
- Thank you for letting us take care of your home this year. We appreciate your trust and wish you a peaceful Christmas.
- Thank you for your kindness and your business this year. Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for telling your friends about us. Every referral helps a small business like ours. Merry Christmas.
- Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Thank you for being one of our regulars.
- From everyone behind the counter, thank you for a wonderful year. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Holiday Thank You Messages for Clients
These messages thank clients for their business and use Happy Holidays wording, so they suit any client list.
- Thank you for your business this year. We wish you a happy holiday season and a successful New Year.
- Happy holidays, [Name]. We are grateful for your trust and for the chance to work with you this year.
- Thank you for being a valued client. Wishing you a restful holiday season and all the best in the year ahead.
- Your business and your kind words have meant a great deal to our team this year. Thank you, and happy holidays.
- With sincere thanks for your business and warm wishes for a happy holiday season.
- Thank you for your continued support. We hope the holidays bring you time to rest and enjoy the people around you.
- Season's greetings and thank you for a great year. It has been a pleasure serving you.
- We appreciate your business and the trust behind it. Happy holidays to you and everyone at [Company].
- Thank you for your patience, your feedback and your loyalty this year. Wishing you peace and happiness this holiday season.
- Happy holidays from our team, and thank you for making this a good year for us.
Christmas Messages to Employees
A card from an owner or manager means more when it names the effort you noticed. Keep the focus on thanks.
- You handled the busy season with patience and good humor. I am grateful to have you on the team. Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas, [Name]. Your care with customers did not go unnoticed this year. Thank you for everything you do.
- Thank you for stepping up when we were short staffed this year. Wishing you a restful Christmas.
- This team had a strong year, and you were a big part of it. Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for the long days during our busiest months. I hope you get some real rest this Christmas.
- I appreciate the way you train and support new people on the team. Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
- Your attention to detail kept our projects on track this year. Thank you for your hard work, and enjoy a wonderful holiday season.
- Thank you for coming in every day with a positive attitude. It makes this a better place to work. Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for the way you treat our customers. I am proud to work alongside you. Happy holidays.
- It was a demanding year, and you met it with skill and patience. Thank you for all you gave. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas.
- Thank you for being someone the whole team can count on. Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a happy New Year.
- Thank you for your fresh ideas this year. Several of them made our work easier for everyone. Wishing you a joyful holiday season.
Christmas Wishes for Business Partners, Vendors and Referral Partners
These wishes thank suppliers, subcontractors and referral partners for their part in your year.
- Thank you for being a dependable partner this year. Merry Christmas to you and your team.
- Merry Christmas, [Name]. We appreciate your quick responses, fair dealing and good work throughout the year.
- Thank you for every referral you sent our way this year. Your trust means a great deal, and we wish you a wonderful Christmas.
- Working with your team made our year easier. Thank you, and best wishes for a happy holiday season.
- We value our partnership and wish you a Merry Christmas and a strong New Year.
- To our friends at [Company], thank you for another good year of working together. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas.
- Thank you for going the extra mile on our orders this year. We noticed, and we are grateful. Merry Christmas.
- Season's greetings and thank you for your partnership. It has been a pleasure doing business with you.
- Thank you for thinking of us when your clients needed help. Wishing you a happy holiday season.
- Thank you for your support and good advice this year. Merry Christmas from all of us at [Company].
Christmas Messages for a New Client
The first Christmas card to a new client is a good chance to thank them for choosing you.
- Thank you for choosing [Company] this year. We are glad to have you as a client and wish you a very Merry Christmas.
- It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your business this year. Thank you for your trust, and Merry Christmas.
- We enjoyed our first year working with you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
- Merry Christmas, [Name]. We are grateful you found us this year and appreciate the confidence you have placed in our team.
- Thank you for a good first year together, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
- Thank you for taking a chance on a new partner this year. We appreciate your business and wish you a joyful Christmas.
- We are so glad our paths crossed this year. Thank you for being a client, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
- Thank you for welcoming us into your business this year. It has been a pleasure, and we wish you a peaceful holiday season.
Business Christmas Card Sign-Offs
A closing line goes just above your handwritten name and company name at the bottom of the card.
- With thanks and warm wishes,
- Gratefully,
- Warm regards and happy holidays,
- With appreciation for a great year,
- Best wishes for the season,
- Merry Christmas and many thanks,
- With gratitude,
- Season's greetings,
- Warmest wishes from all of us,
- Thank you for a wonderful year,
What to Avoid in a Business Christmas Card
Leave these out of business cards.
- Sales pitches. A mention of new services or a sale makes the card read like an advertisement.
- Discount codes in the card. If you want to share a holiday offer, send it separately by email or mail.
- Overly personal jokes. Humor that works in person can read differently on paper.
- A printed signature with no handwriting. Even a short handwritten line or your signature shows that a person took the time.
- Misspelled names. Check each name and company before you write.
- Religious wording when you are unsure of the recipient's beliefs. Happy Holidays is a safe choice for a mixed list.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should businesses send Christmas cards?
Aim to mail business Christmas cards in the first two weeks of December so they arrive before offices close for the holidays. If you miss that window, a New Year card mailed in early January is a good alternative.
Should a business card say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
Use Merry Christmas for clients and contacts you know celebrate Christmas. For a large or mixed list, Happy Holidays or Season's Greetings includes everyone and is always appropriate.
Should everyone in the office sign the card?
For a small team, having everyone sign is a nice touch, especially for clients who work with several people. In a larger office, it is better for the person who works most closely with the client to sign and add a short personal line.
Should I send cards to clients who left this year?
Yes, a card to a former client is a gracious way to thank them for the work you did together. Keep the message simple and leave out any sales language. A line such as “Thank you for the time we worked together, and Merry Christmas” is enough.
For more ideas, our Christmas and holiday wishes guide has messages for coworkers and your boss. If your business sends New Year cards instead, see our New Year wishes, and for more closing lines, read how to sign a card.
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