135 Holiday card messages to warm hearts and uplift spirits.

Holiday card messages.

These general holiday card messages are perfect for any audience, including family, friends, and colleagues. Make them more meaningful by mentioning specific memories or shared experiences with the recipient. For example, you could write your holiday card message and then mention how you enjoyed spending time with the recipient last week making arts and crafts projects.

Adobe Express can help you take your holiday card messages to the next level. Use the free card maker to create unforgettable holiday cards with customizable templates. For instance, if you’re making digital cards, add animation effects to make them more engaging. Looking to make printed cards? Consider incorporating original hand-drawn illustrations to make your cards stand out.

Want to share some holiday wisdom and insights? What about updates for the whole family? Design a DIY holiday gratitude journal with the help of the free online journal maker from Adobe Express. It’s as easy as picking a portfolio template, customizing it by adding text, images, and buttons, and sharing your finished holiday journal online.

Planning to send handwritten holiday card messages? Take them up a notch by adding a festive border and including bilingual greetings for multicultural recipients.

Instead of the usual holiday cards, why not make mini-posters? You could feature your favorite memory with the recipient. You could also use the letter templates from Adobe Express to design a scrapbook-style holiday letter complete with photo collages, holiday-themed designs, and sweet notes.

Short holiday card messages.

These short holiday card messages prove that, sometimes, less is more. A short holiday message can be just as powerful and memorable as a long one when it comes from the heart. Whether you’re writing a quick note for a gift tag, social media post, or corporate card, these holiday card messages can still spread plenty of holiday cheer.

Use the free flyer maker from Adobe Express to make sleek and festive holiday flyers with impactful visuals. Keep your design simple but striking by using bold fonts, eye-catching colors, and seasonal design elements. To make unique flyers, start by selecting a holiday-themed template, then drag and drop design elements like fonts and images. In just a few clicks, you’ll have showstopping flyers.

Design a festive banner that captures the holiday spirit. You can go the DIY route and make handmade ones. Create cutouts featuring holiday staples like ugly Christmas sweaters or gingerbread houses to make your banner unique and funny. This tutorial from A Beautiful Mess shows you how to make an adorable “ugly” Christmas sweater garland. For a more eco-friendly approach, cut out pieces of scrap fabric and tie them into ribbons to make a bow garland. Add colorful yarn pompoms or tie colorful fabric strips to make your banner extra special.

You can also use the free banner maker from Adobe Express to create standout banners for any occasion. In minutes, you’ll have a holiday banner that’s ready to share online.

Holiday card messages for family and friends.

The holidays are all about love, laughter, and spending meaningful moments with the people who matter most. Whether you’re reminiscing about past celebrations, sharing inside jokes, or sending heartfelt wishes, adding a personal touch to holiday card messages makes a world of difference to your loved ones.

Add these holiday card messages for family and friends to beautiful handmade keepsakes like a photo collage. Make your collage more memorable by incorporating treasured memories, fun filters, and holiday-themed icons.

If you’re sending holiday messages to friends, why not create a friendship-themed digital scrapbook page? For your family, a nostalgic “year in review” card showcasing highlights from the past year makes for a heartwarming gift.

Make a family scrapbook to share with loved ones. Add your favorite photos, glue on envelopes with letters, and include flaps with surprises and mementos like ticket stubs from your last family vacation.

Holiday greeting card messages.

Looking to make classic holiday greeting card messages? This list includes warm, cheerful, and uplifting messages for acquaintances, colleagues, or distant relatives. Regardless of which one you pick, these messages focus on spreading goodwill, joy, and the festive spirit that comes with the holidays.

Use Adobe Express to make holiday-themed creative projects like banners and flyers. Whether you’re making modern and elegant cards or cozy holiday posters, it’s now easier than ever to do creative projects that stand out with Adobe Express.

Think traditional greeting cards are too plain? Add a vellum window to make your message pop. Follow this tutorial from @creativemomentsbyg on Instagram to make a cute card that you can tailor for any occasion. Here’s a cost-effective way to jazz up your holiday cards using an unexpected material: foil. This easy-to-follow tutorial is also from @creativemomentsbyg.

Business holiday card messages.

Show your appreciation and strengthen business relationships with these business holiday card messages. Whether you’re sharing these with employees, clients, or partners, the key to a well-crafted message is striking the right balance between professional and warm. For instance, avoid making a direct sales pitch in your message and include a simple but genuine holiday greeting instead.

Adobe Express can help you make any creative project look elegant and professional. Use the letter templates from Adobe Express to craft polished, branded holiday letters complete with custom logos and sleek designs. You can also use beginner-friendly tools to design festive holiday banners for your email campaigns.

If you’re a business with international clients or prospects in non-Christian countries, consider using neutral language for your holiday card messages. “Season’s Greetings” and “Happy Holidays” are safe and inclusive alternatives. You can also share end-of-the-year reflections and well-wishes for the coming year.

How to craft meaningful holiday card messages.

Generic holiday card messages.

Planning to send holiday card messages to a diverse group? These generic holiday card messages are ideal for workplaces, communities, or acquaintances. They’re great for spreading seasonal cheer without being tied to any specific holiday.

Now, just because your message is generic doesn’t mean that your card has to look the part too. Consider making sliding cards, where the envelope or card holder has a cutout in the middle to reveal part of an image or message. If you want to go the extra mile, this tutorial from katharina_tarta_crafts on Instagram teaches you how to make a spinning greeting card that you can customize for the holidays.

Use Adobe Express to create stunning holiday posters and banners. Add imagery that matches your message, like snowflakes, twinkling lights, or cozy winter scenes. For instance, experiment with gold foil effects or nostalgic filters to evoke an elegant or cozy winter aesthetic.

You can never have too many ugly sweaters. So, show them off with a photo-changing card. Follow this tutorial from @gayatriscrafts on Instagram to make your own card.

Looking for a unique way to share your funny holiday card message? Take inspiration from this versatile card design by @createdtheottaway on Instagram. Or add a fun spin to pop-ups by turning your card into a puzzle of sorts (add a surprise joke or make them crack a code). Follow this DIY pop-up card tutorial from the Jesi art room on YouTube.

Simple holiday card messages.

Just because a message is short or simple doesn’t mean that it won’t make an impact. These simple holiday card messages are versatile, allowing you to personalize them and let your sincerity shine through.

Add these holiday card messages to elegant and minimalist cards made with the help of Adobe Express. To make your message stand out, stick to clean designs and subtle festive accents like fairy lights or baubles. Or you could make a colorful and whimsical card filled with hand-drawn illustrations.

Design an eye-catching card by combining pixel typography with seasonal colors. Use color palettes featuring colors like turquoise green, may green, diamond, and amaranth. Pastel colors such as ceil, pastel blue, pale chestnut, and white coffee work too.

Delight your recipients with a festive holiday card. Think: cute illustrated borders featuring images of mistletoes, Christmas lights, and baubles. Or you could make your card look dramatic (yet still artsy) by using a dark background and overlaying brightly colored holiday-themed images.

Holiday card messages for friends.

Friends make every day better and brighter—not just the holidays. Show your appreciation by sending them personalized holiday card messages. Use Adobe Express to make sweet photo collages that include fun snapshots and cheerful graphics. Then, add your favorite holiday card messages for friends. Go the extra mile by penning a custom note that reflects your unique friendship.

Incorporate interactive elements into digital cards to make them more engaging. For example, use the free QR code generator from Adobe Express to create QR codes that link to a personalized holiday video message.

Pressed for time but still want to make holiday cards that’ll knock your friends’ socks off? Try the AI card generator from Adobe Express. Simply enter a descriptive prompt and generate your card template. The best part is you’re free to customize your template your way. Happy with the results? Download and share your work anywhere.

How to craft thoughtful holiday card messages.

What’s the secret to writing unique and memorable holiday card wishes? Follow these tips to start crafting better messages for different card types.

• Keep them concise but heartfelt. It can be tempting to write lengthy messages, especially if you’re sharing months’ worth of updates with loved ones. However, keeping your holiday card messages concise can be just as impactful. Yes, “Happy Holidays!” or “Merry Christmas!” can sound too generic, but adding a short, heartfelt wish can make your messages more genuine and meaningful.

• Use your message to share family updates. But keep them brief. Doing so can be a nice touch, especially if you’re sending cards to family members you don’t often see. You can write anywhere between a few sentences and a couple of paragraphs. Doing so helps maintain the reader’s interest while ensuring you get the most important details out.

• Combine humor and creativity. Adding these two to any creative project can make it stand out. For instance, make custom cards with amusing themes or inside jokes relevant to the recipient. Add a candid photo and a humorous or witty caption.

• Consider your audience. Remember to tailor your message to match the relationship you have with the recipient. If you’re making cards for close friends and family, add a more personal touch. For acquaintances or colleagues, simple and polite messages usually work well.

• Mind the context. Holiday cards for loved ones are different from holiday cards for clients or prospects. In a business context, for example, you can send a handwritten card with a simple holiday greeting. What’s important is that you don’t use the card to make a sales pitch; instead, focus on using it to build goodwill and maintain your relationship with your client.

Celebrating the spirit of the season just got better with Adobe Express.

The holidays are a time for strengthening connections and making new memories. Whether you’re sending simple holiday messages or rib-tickling ones, Adobe Express gives you the tools you need to make impactful and memorable creative projects. Explore the beginner-friendly tools and customizable templates from Adobe Express and see what you can make today.