During the holiday season finding the right words to share your festive wishes can be a challenge. And if you’re looking to say something a little different from the traditional “Merry Christmas” it’s even more difficult.
But there are some good alternatives to the usual “Happy Christmas” greeting. You can still wish people a happy holidays but make it a little different.
So whether it’s due to personal beliefs, cultural differences or that you just want to mix things up we have some great alternatives that will let you say “Merry Christmas” in a different way.
Seasonal Greetings for Friends
These cheerful yet universal holiday messages and perfect for friends.
- Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cheer!
- Hope your holidays are as fun and festive as ever!
- Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year!
- May your holiday season be full of surprises and cheers, simply because you deserve the best.
- Season’s Greetings! And best wishes for the New Year.
- Enjoy the holiday season with peace and prosperity!
- Happy Holidays! May you find many reasons to smile this season.
- Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season.
- May your festive season be filled with joy and laughter!
- Happy Holidays! Hoping your holidays are filled with love, family, and happiness.
Messages for Family
When sending holiday wishes to your family these alternatives to merry Christmas still show your warmth and love.
- Wishing you a season of blessings and a lifetime of grace. Have a blessed holiday!
- Happy Holidays to my wonderful family. May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your loved ones.
- May the holiday season end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Here’s wishing you all the best in the new year!
- Happy Festive Season! Let’s cherish each moment it offers us to be together as a family.
- Wishing you peace, love, and joy throughout this holiday season and through the coming year.
- May the holiday spirit fill your home with peace, joy, and love. I wish you all the best.
- Enjoy the magic this holiday season by listening to music and celebrating the occasion with the people that you care about most.
- Blessed are those who choose to give and share this holiday season. You have been a great example to us all. Happy Holidays!
- Wishing you and your family a very joyful holiday season. Thanks for being such a great part of my life.
- May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter, and goodwill, and may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
For Colleagues
A professional yet heartfelt holiday alternative to Happy Christmas is great for those you know through work.
- Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year.
- Wishing you a festive holiday season and a very happy new year.
- May this wonderful time of the year touch your heart in a special way. Wishing you much happiness not just today, but throughout the New Year.
- Happy Holidays! Thank you for your hard work and dedication this past year. Best wishes for a prosperous new year!
- Wishing you a season of joy and looking forward to continued success in the new year.
- Season’s greetings from the entire crew at [Company Name]. We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.
- Wishing you a peaceful and joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
- May you have a wonderful holiday season and be blessed with peace, love, and joy.
- Thank you for all your support and your valuable interaction in 2023. We hope for a lot many fruitful interactions in 2024. Happy holiday season to you and your family!
- On behalf of our team, we would like to wish you a Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in the coming year.
Unique Wishes
For those close to your heart these unique messages are a great way to say ‘Merry Christmas’.
- Wishing you a holiday filled with fun and laughter and very best wishes for a fabulous year to come.
- May your holiday season be all wrapped up with cheer and filled with celebration for the new year.
- Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year. With lots of love.
- To those close to my heart, may your holiday be bright and festive. Happy Holidays!
- Wishing you a magical and blissful holiday! Have a merry time celebrating the wonderful joys and be safe.
- Happy Holidays! Enjoy this special time of year with those you love, and may the New Year bring you joy and laughter.
- To my dear friend, wishing you all the magic of the holidays and a joyful new year.
- Sending you loving wishes for a bright and beautiful holiday season.
- Hope the holiday season brings you many things to smile about.
- Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and joyous new year.
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