A Christmas and New Year message is particularly useful for clients, colleagues and friends you may not speak to again before January. Keep it positive without promising that the next twelve months will be easy. Offer a sincere wish for health, connection and opportunities instead.
Christmas messages you can send
Copy one of these examples, then add a name or the shared detail that makes it personal. These messages were written for different relationships and tones rather than for one-size-fits-all forwarding.
Warm and general
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May the end of 2026 bring peace, and may 2027 open with fresh energy, good people and reasons to smile.”
To a colleague
“Thank you for everything we accomplished together in 2026. Wishing you a restful holiday season and a rewarding new year ahead.”
To family
“As we close out the year, I’m grateful for the people who make home feel like home. Wishing our family love, good health and more time together in 2027.”
To a friend
“Here’s to the memories we made in 2026 and the stories we haven’t lived yet. Merry Christmas, my friend. May 2027 be kind to you.”
How to make your greeting more personal
- Use the correct years: Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027.
- Avoid assuming the recipient wants a list of resolutions.
- Acknowledge shared milestones without turning the note into a scorecard.
- Wish for meaningful things: rest, support, better connections and new chances.
If you are posting to a group, a short combined greeting is often enough. If you are speaking to a close friend or relative, add the memory that stood out to you this year. The card maker helps you send a tailored note without typing the entire message from scratch.