Christmas is on its way, and we all should be spreading a little holiday cheer at the office. Apart from decorating our cubicles, playing Secret Santa with our colleagues, and sharing homemade treats at office parties, sending a heartfelt holiday greeting to the people we work with can help them get into the festive spirit and ring in the new year in an unforgettable way.
Whether you want to write a hand-written Christmas card to the receptionist you greet every morning or draft a thoughtful email to a third party you collaborate with wishing them a happy new year, you may find yourself drawing blanks, especially if you’ve had one too many eggnogs. Luckily for you, we know just the right words to say.
Here are 20 Christmas and New Year greetings to send to the different types of people you work with:
Message/email sample for New Year’s and Christmas to managers and bosses
Unless you have a friendly relationship with your manager and boss, writing a holiday greeting to either one of them requires a certain level of professionalism. However, that doesn’t mean your messages have to be dull and grey. You can add a little bit of personal touch to pull at their heartstrings.
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Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Thank you for all your guidance this past year. I cannot wait for all that we will achieve together next year and in the years to come.
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Despite the challenges and obstacles, this year was great with you in charge. I look forward to navigating the new year and all its highs and lows under your leadership. Happy new year!
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Merry Christmas! Thank you for showing us how a great leader should lead by being an inspiring one.
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I cannot thank you enough for your immense support over the past year. I hope you get a chance to relax and spend quality time with your loved ones over the holidays.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New to the best boss a person could ask for! Working alongside you has been a great joy and I look forward to all the opportunities and experiences the new year has to offer.
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Cheers to the end of a great year! Looking forward to an even better next year!
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Message/email sample for New Year’s and Christmas to colleagues
If you’d like to send holiday greetings to colleagues who are on the same team as you, you could opt for a more casual tone and even include a few inside jokes depending on how close you are to them.
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Happy ho-ho-holidays!
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Thank you for a great year, team! Happy holidays!
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Even if we don’t see each other during the holidays, I want you to know how lucky I feel to have a supportive colleague like you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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May this new year bring your career to new heights. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for us!
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Happy New Year to the world’s best colleagues! I’m so blessed to have been able to work alongside you this past year. May the coming year bring more joy and success to your lives!
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Thanks for always getting me coffee when I most need it. Couldn’t have done it without the caffeine. Or you. Happy holidays!
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All I want for Christmas is yoouuuuu! Just kidding—I’d trade you for freshly-baked cookies without a second thought. Merry Christmas!
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I hope you get presents this Christmas even if we both know you’re on Santa’s naughty list. Happy holidays!
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Message/email sample for New Year’s and Christmas to clients
If client relations is a part of your job, there’s no better way to show them your appreciation than with a thoughtful holiday greeting that creates goodwill and solidifies your relationship.
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Wishing you a warm and merry Christmas! We look forward to seeing you in the new year!
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Thank you for being a part of [Company Name]’s family. Happy holidays!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you’re the most wonderful part of our business. We hope you have an unforgettable holiday!
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Thank you for choosing us! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with plenty of festivities.
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As we near the year-end, everyone here at [Company Name] has been reflecting on the past twelve months and are grateful to those that have made our success possible. Thank you for your endless support. May this festive season be filled with joy.
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As one year ends, another begins. Let’s look forward to an even better year as we ring in the new year!
While these holiday greetings can certainly make anyone’s day, the best ones are those that come straight from your heart. Whether you’re writing to the CEO of the company or the Intern, try to include the recipient’s name to make it more personal and be sure to sound sincere, thoughtful, and cheerful.
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