120 'Happy Holidays' Wishes To Use Throughout Christmas and New Year's

Vanessa Hall

13 December 2024 at 6:06 am·8-min read

The holidays are a time when everything just feels slightly more joyous and delightful. From hearty and delicious recipes and holiday events, to gatherings with friends and family and even company parties, there always seems to be something going on to be a part of. While some people excel at being the best gift-givers, not everyone can accomplish that, especially for every single event or get together. Gifts certainly are great, and the receiver will most likely appreciate the sentiment, but kind words and the knowledge that they were thought of will surely go a long way as well.

That's why Christmas cards are such a big hit! Not only are they bright and colorful, they'll carry some of the most important messages to those closest to you. From classic and heartfelt to joyous and funny, we have the best list of 120 'Happy Holidays' wishes and messages for you to read and share with those you love!

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Best Holiday Wishes To Share

1. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas.

2. Keeping you in our hearts this holiday season, and always!

3. Happy holidays! So glad we get to spend so much time together.

4. Wishing you warmth and joy for the holidays!

5. Hoping your holidays are filled with cheer and good tidings.

6. Wishing you a season of endless joy and peace.

7. Have a holly jolly Christmas!

8. Wishing you and yours many happy holiday memories this year.

9. Hoping this holiday season is the merriest one yet.

10. Warm wishes for a happy holiday season!

11. Good food, good wine, good friends… hope your holiday is #blessed.

12. Have a jolly holiday!

13. Wishing you love and peace this holiday season.

14. This holiday and always, we wish you much love, health and joy!

15. Wishing you a festive season wrapped in love and topped with joy!

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Holiday Messages for Your Family

16. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see you more next year!

17. They say you can’t choose your family, but I would choose you if I could!

18. May the holiday season bring you special moments and happy memories.

19. So looking forward to spending this holiday together.

20. Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Christmas that's merry and bright.

21. Family is the heart of Christmas. May our hearts be full of love and gratitude this holiday season.

22. May the gift of happiness be yours this holiday.

23. Sending blessings for a peaceful holiday season and year ahead.

24. May your home be filled with joy this season.

25. So grateful this holiday season that we got to make so many memories. Let’s do it all again next year!

26. This Christmas, I'm grateful for the gift of family. You all are the greatest presents under the tree.

27. Christmas is a time for creating beautiful memories with family. Let's make this year unforgettable!

Business Holiday Card Messages for Employees and Clients

28. Wishing you and your family a merry and bright Christmas.

29. Happiest holidays to you and yours.

30. Wishing you a warm and merry holiday season.

31. May your heart be filled with all the joys of the season.

32. Season’s greetings from the crew at [insert company name].

33. Merry and grateful, from our team to yours.

34. Happy holidays from our family to yours.

35. Our business wouldn’t be the same without great partners like you! Enjoy the holidays.

36. This holiday, we just wanted to say how happy we are to have a team like you!

37. We’ve worked hard all year long and it’s paid off! Season’s greetings.

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Merry Christmas Wishes for Your Loved Ones

38. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with those you hold dear.

39. May the spirit of Christmas bring you comfort, peace and happiness.

40. Merry Christmas. We’re so lucky to have you in our lives!

41. Warmest wishes from our growing family to yours for a happy holiday season!

42. Our holidays are more joyous knowing you’re part of our world.

43. May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us!

44. The holidays are a time for family and great food! Wishing you all the best of both this season.

45. Thinking of you this Christmas season, and wishing you were here!

46. Wishing you much cheer this holiday season.

47. The greatest gift of all this holiday season is a loving family and close friends like you.

48. Bundled with joy. Merry Christmas from the [insert your name] family!

49. Warmest thoughts and best wishes to our cherished family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

50. Sending you happy holiday wishes from over the mountains. We can’t wait to visit next summer!

51. Wishing your family the joy and wonder of the season.

52. Wishing you the merriest holiday season.

Joyful Holiday Wishes and New Year Messages for Your Friends

53. Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year!

54. Wishing you the happiest holidays and a wonderful New Year!

55. Cheers to the New Year!

56. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

57. Wishing you peace, love and happiness in the New Year. Champagne is an excellent start. Cheers!

58. May your holidays be filled with love and laughter!

59. Merry Christmas, and here’s to many more coffee dates and long walks in the New Year.

60. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season and in the New Year.

61. Cheers to the New Year! Wishing you lots of love, happiness and champagne.

62. Wishing you peace, love and laughter in the New Year.

63. From our home to yours, we hope you have a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

64. Your friendship is the best gift I could ask for. I’m so thankful for you!

65. Wishing you love, light and laughter for Christmas and the New Year too!

Funny 'Happy Holidays' Messages

66. If kisses were snowflakes, I’d send you a blizzard.

67. Have an elf-tastic Christmas full of merry moments!

68. Sending warm holiday hugs and cocoa-filled cuddles your way.

69. Christmas calories don't count, right? Let's eat, drink and be merry!

70. Fuzzy socks and candy cane pops, everyone knows that Christmas rocks!

71. May all your sweaters be ugly and bright!

72. Don't get your tinsel in a tangle! Merry Christmas!

73. Wishing you sanity and a strong drink this holiday season!

74. Fleece Navidad.

75. ‘Tis the season for leftovers and stretchy pants. Best wishes during this delicious time. Happy holidays!

76. Wishing you pawsitively delightful holidays!

77. May your joy be big and your bills be small!

78. Laughing all the way, Merry Christmas!

79. You know you're getting old when Santa starts looking younger. Have a youthful Christmas!

80. Merry everything and a happy always.

The Best Holiday Quotes for Greeting Cards

81. May your days be merry and your heart be light.

82. May love and happiness be yours this holiday season.

83. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We hope you have a very merry Christmas and enjoy the warmth and magic of the holiday season.

84. Enjoy the blessing of hope and gratitude this holiday season.

85. May your holiday be as bright as a starlit night.

86. Merry Christmas with lots of love!

87. The festive season is truly magical. Hope you and your family enjoy it to the fullest!

88. Wishing you much happiness and prosperity in the year ahead.

89. Hope your holiday is filled with cheer!

90. Heartfelt holiday greetings to you and yours!

91. Hope your holidays are extra magical.

92. Sending my best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season and year ahead.

93. Warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season.

Best 'Season's Greetings' Messages

94. Spreading holiday love this festive season!

95. Enjoy a festive and merry Christmas season!

96. Wishing you all the joys of the season!

97. Sharing the season together is the greatest gift of all.

98. Tis the season for love and laughter.

99. The best part of this season is the memories we make. Happy holidays!

100. Season’s greetings, from our house to yours!

101. May the holidays bring peace, love and joy to your family this season.

102. Wishing you the best this season and always! Happy holidays!

103. Wishing you peace and happiness in this festive season.

104. Season’s Greetings!

105. Sending you peace and presents this holiday season.

Short Holiday Blessings

106. Have a joyful Christmas!

107. Peace, love and holiday cheer.

108. Hoping for peace and joy this holiday season.

109. You light up our life!

110. May your heart be light!

111. Warm wishes for a happy holiday.

112. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

113. Find joy in the little things this Christmas.

114. Feliz! Joyeux! Merry!

115. Warmest holiday wishes to you!

116. Wishing you joy this holiday season.

117. Sending warm wishes for a cozy holiday season.

118. Warm and cozy holiday wishes.

119. Deck the halls and spread the joy.

120. Sending you Christmas cheer!

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