Think about the last time you received a heartfelt, personalized message that made you smile. It felt pretty special, right? Now, imagine giving your clients that same warm feeling this Christmas season.
But let’s face it: it can be challenging. Not all Christmas messages carry the same weight. A generic “Happy Holidays” might check the box, but those sincere, tailored messages leave a lasting impression.
Let’s explore some corporate Christmas messages to clients that will make them feel valued, appreciated, and remembered long after the season ends.
Customer relation messages
Customer relation messages show genuine appreciation, build loyalty, and leave a positive impression. During Christmas, they offer a chance to connect personally, embrace the holiday spirit, and make customers feel appreciated.
Here are some examples of these holiday messages:
1. Thank-you messages
These messages ensure your loyal clients feel recognized and admired for their continued trust in your brand.
Examples:
- Thank you for participating in our journey this year. Your support has truly meant the world to us. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
- Merry Christmas! We’re so thankful for your support and look forward to another great year together!
- This Christmas, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your support all year long!
Check out this Christmas email from Readdle.
This is a great example of engaging clients and refreshing their memories.
2. Promotional offers
Share your holiday deals or discounts to get customers excited. Also, make them feel special by positioning these offers as exclusive rewards for their loyalty.
Examples:
- Celebrate the season of joy with us! Enjoy [X]% off your next purchase as our gift to you. Merry Christmas!
- This Christmas, we’re giving back! Enjoy exclusive discounts just for you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
- The best gift this season is savings! Enjoy [X]% off as a token of our gratitude. Merry Christmas!
Here’s a great example of how you can add your Christmas offers to your email.
3. Holiday tips and advice
Share holiday tips and advice tailored to your industry, such as gift ideas, recipes, decorating tips, or time-saving hacks. Also, provide valuable content that enhances your customers’ holiday experience, making their celebrations more enjoyable and stress-free.
Examples:
- Need a new recipe for your Christmas dinner? Try our festive [recipe name]—it’s certain to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Stressed about holiday shopping? Here are a few time-saving hacks to help you get it all done quickly and easily!
- Looking for some fun holiday crafts? Check out our easy DIY gift-wrapping ideas that add a personal touch!
Here’s an example of an email that focuses on guiding clients.
Fun and creative messages
These messages are playful, humorous, and full of holiday cheer. They’re designed to make recipients smile and embrace the festive spirit.
Here are some ideas to inspire you:
1. Santa-related messages
These messages add holiday cheer and humor, highlighting Santa’s jolly persona to spread festive laughter.
Examples:
- Santa called! He said you’ve been so good this year, you deserve extra presents… and maybe a few cookies, too!
- Did you hear Santa joined Instagram? He wanted to get in on the ‘online presents’ trend!
- Santa’s sleigh is full, but there’s always room for more holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!
Here’s an example of an email that adds a fun holiday touch with Santa.
2. Holiday puns and wordplay
Holiday puns and wordplay cleverly twist familiar phrases with festive language, adding a fun and memorable touch to your Christmas messages.
Check this out:
- Have an ice day and a flurry of fun this Christmas!
- Yule be sorry if you miss this season’s joy!
- I’m snow excited for the holidays—let’s make this Christmas ‘snow’ much fun!
Here’s an example of an email that uses puns and wordplay for a festive touch.
3. Rhyming or sing-song messages
Rhyming messages add fun and rhythm to your holiday greetings. They give your Christmas messages a cheerful, playful vibe that makes them more engaging.
Examples:
- Jingle bells, Christmas cheer, wishing you a joyful year!
- Ho, ho, ho, let the joy flow. May your Christmas be merry and glow!
- Snowflakes are falling, and Christmas is calling. May your season be merry and bright!
Here is an example.
Heartfelt messages
Heartfelt messages express sincerity, warmth, and gratitude, making recipients feel valued and special during the holidays. Here are some examples you can use:
1. Well-wishing messages
These messages convey positive and warm wishes for the recipient’s happiness, health, success, and joy.
Examples:
- May this Christmas bring warmth to your home, joy to your heart, and everything wonderful to your life.
- Wishing you a holiday season filled with laughter, love, and all the things that bring you joy!
- Wishing you endless blessings this holiday season and a New Year filled with opportunities and success!
2. Inspirational messages
Inspirational messages motivate hope, positivity, and a sense of purpose during the holiday season. They encourage recipients to embrace new beginnings and look to the future with optimism.
Examples:
- As we celebrate the magic of Christmas, let’s embrace the opportunity to create new memories, cherish loved ones, and look forward to an incredible New Year.
- Christmas is not just a season; it’s a reminder that kindness and love can light up the world. Let’s carry this spirit into the year to come.
- Christmas is the perfect time for hope and new beginnings. May this season inspire you to chase your dreams and achieve greatness.
3. Personalized messages
Personalized messages connect directly with the recipient by acknowledging their unique role or achievements. For Christmas, they inspire by blending gratitude with encouragement for the year ahead.
Examples:
- To a team member: Your hard work has been a gift to us all. May this Christmas bring you peace and great opportunities in the New Year!
- To a mentor: Your guidance has been invaluable. Wishing you a Christmas filled with love and a New Year of possibilities!
- To a business partner: Working with you has been a highlight. Merry Christmas, and here’s to a prosperous New Year!
Here is an example.
General Christmas messages
These messages are versatile, inclusive greetings suitable for a wide audience. They aim to spread holiday cheer and foster goodwill without being overly specific.
Here are the types of general Christmas messages you can send:
1. New Year tie-in messages
These messages balance reflections on the current season with excitement for the future. They’re ideal for sending best wishes to clients, employees, friends, or anyone for the holidays and the coming year.
Examples:
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
- Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and an even brighter New Year ahead!
- May this Christmas bring you peace, and the New Year bring you even more joy, success, and moments to cherish.
2. Inclusive and neutral greetings
Inclusive and neutral greetings are thoughtful messages that make everyone feel included, regardless of their background or beliefs. They are perfect for diverse audiences, making sure everyone feels included.
Examples:
- Warmest wishes for a season filled with love, joy, and good health!
- Sending you happy thoughts and good vibes for the holidays and the year ahead!
- Happy holidays to you and yours! May this special time of year be filled with joy and relaxation.
3. Minimalist greetings
These messages are ideal for busy or professional settings, offering simple yet heartfelt holiday cheer.
Examples:
- Merry & Bright!
- Wishing you peace, love, and joy!
- Enjoy the holidays and a fantastic New Year!
Eco-friendly messages for Christmas
These messages promote sustainability and environmentally conscious alternatives while spreading holiday cheer. They encourage eco-friendly practices like reducing waste, supporting sustainable brands, and appreciating nature during the festive season.
1. Sustainable gift-giving messages
Such messages highlight thoughtful, eco-friendly choices that minimize waste and promote ethical practices. Gifts can range from sustainably crafted products to meaningful experiences that don’t involve physical items.
Examples:
- Let’s make this holiday season greener: wrap gifts sustainably and reduce waste!
- We’re also excited to share our eco-friendly products with you, carefully crafted to support a sustainable future. We hope they bring joy to your celebrations and inspire mindful living!
- As part of our commitment to the planet, your gift will be wrapped in newspaper and twine—simple, sustainable, and full of festive cheer!
2. Waste reduction messages
These kinds of communications encourage individuals, organizations, and communities to reduce waste by reusing, recycling, composting, and consuming mindfully.
They aim to raise awareness of waste’s environmental impact and inspire actions that conserve resources and reduce pollution.
Examples:
- Before discarding, ask yourself: Can it be recycled, reused, or repurposed?
- This year, give memories, not things. Less waste, more meaning.
- Choose digital invites: save paper, save trees, save the planet!
- Small actions, big impact: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- Buy less, pick wisely, and waste less. Every little bit counts.
3. Eco-friendly decorations
These holiday messages promote sustainable and environmentally friendly decorating practices.
Examples:
- Give your tree a green makeover with organic, recycled, or handmade ornaments!
- Celebrate with purpose. Choose decorations that are reusable, biodegradable, or upcycled.
- Decorate your holiday table sustainably with recycled, natural, or biodegradable materials!
Check out this Starbucks example. The brand created a reusable cup and encouraged customers to use it.
Formal Christmas messages
Formal Christmas messages are polite, respectful greetings used in professional or business settings. They convey goodwill, gratitude, and the spirit of the season while maintaining a refined, traditional tone
1. Business/professional messages
These messages are used in workplaces, business relationships, and other professional settings.
Examples:
- Wishing you and your awesome team a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration.
- As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your entire team. Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to another year of working together.
- Season’s greetings! We value our partnership and wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with continued success.
2. Client/customer messages
These messages are designed to maintain strong client relationships.
Examples:
- We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the upcoming year. Enjoy a joyful holiday season!
- Thank you for your loyalty and trust this year. It has been a pleasure serving you. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and continued success. We look forward to serving you in 2025!
- We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you. May your holiday season be filled with joy and peace.
3. Employee/colleague messages
These are used to acknowledge, appreciate, or update employees during the holiday season. They help foster a positive work environment, build team spirit, and express gratitude for contributions.
Examples:
- Thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a New Year filled with success and happiness!
- As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with joy and success!
- As we wrap up the year, I want to update you on a few upcoming changes and milestones. In the meantime, enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones, and I’m excited to start the new year with all of you.
Here’s an example of a formal Christmas email.
Final tips
Sending corporate Christmas messages to clients is more than a professional gesture; it’s an opportunity to forge meaningful connections.
However, to make the most of this, keep these tips in mind:
- Personalize – Tailor your message to each recipient for a more personal touch.
- Be genuine – Sincere, heartfelt messages leave a stronger impression than generic ones.
- Keep it short & sweet – Keep your message concise and to the point.
- Stay positive – Use uplifting and optimistic language to spread joy.
- Include a call to action – Offer promotions or next steps to keep the conversation going.
- Add a personal touch – Include a unique detail or memory to make the message feel special.
Before we wrap up, we just want to wish you a joyful holiday season and an amazing New Year from all of us at GetResponse.
Enjoy the festivities!