47+ Christmas Thank You Messages to Share

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Show gratitude this Christmas with 47+ Christmas thank you messages.

Each idea below is gracious, thoughtful, and perfect for the holiday season.

The perfect custom thank you message makes anyone feel appreciated and loved.

During this jolly time of giving, you’re likely on the receiving end of gifts as well!

Every time you’re blessed with these thoughtful offerings, saying thank you is incredibly important.

By giving thanks, you’re expressing your true gratitude to everyone who thought of you this Christmas season.

And while Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year, it is essential that you take the time to send a quick thank you message; it isn’t optional!

Even the simplest of thank yous will hold weight to those who sent you gifts; it’s natural to show our loved ones that their gestures are appreciated and valued.

It’s also vital that we instill these values in our children, modeling how to feel and express appreciation.

In this guide, I’ll share 47+ Christmas thank-you messages to express gratitude for gifts, cheerful holiday greetings, and general thanks for their role in your life.

I have messages for you to pass along to any recipient, including teachers, neighbors, co-workers, and all of your many loved ones.

Each of these messages is kind and thoughtful and goes beyond a simple “thanks.”

Read on to share your gratitude as part of the true spirit of Christmas.

And if you’d like to include a small gift with your thank you message, check out my post on small thank you gift ideas: Small Thank You Gift Ideas.

How To Share Christmas Thank You Messages

When it comes to saying thank you, the method can make a difference.

If you’re wondering how to appropriately express your thank you Christmas messages, choose from any of the following ideas:

Send a Christmas card

One of the easiest and most intuitive ways to express your thanks is to pass along a Christmas card with a thank you message written inside.

Christmas cards are always a nice offering because they offer beautiful, festive artwork along with some kind words.

They’re also quick to write and mail to everyone on your “thank you list.”

Handwrite them a note

If you celebrate a different winter holiday than Christmas or have already mailed a million Christmas cards this year, you can opt for a short handwritten note.

You can offer this note the next time you see them, mail it, or stick it in their mailbox at work.

This option is more personal than a thank you text and can also be a sweet keepsake.

Thank them in person

If you see this person often, save on postage and share your holiday thanks face to face!

This option works well for close friends and family. Just make sure you are going to see them within the week of receiving your gift.

Send a thank-you gift

If gift-giving is your love language, you probably won’t be able to resist sending a little something in return to express your thanks.

Remember to keep this gift humble and include a thank you note along with it.

Make a phone call

Some of us best express ourselves through the spoken word.

Give them a call and tell them how much you appreciate them; they’ll love hearing the genuine gratitude in your voice.

Something to remember, however, is that how you deliver your message is not the most important piece of this puzzle. It simply matters that you make the effort to show your thanks this holiday season.

Christmas Card Messages

This Christmas season, pass along some holiday greetings with these best Christmas wishes. Use these phrases to show your thanks and share an extra bout of holiday cheer!

You can even combine and customize these phrases for a unique and sentimental greeting.

Thank you for my Christmas gift

As important as expressing your thanks is, words don’t always come easily.

Luckily, I’ve come up with several ideas on how to word a message that says, “I love my gift!”.

When you’re creating your Christmas thank you’s this year, use these ideas as a guide to help you navigate what to write in a card.

Try these simple phrases:

1. Thank you so much for your wonderful gift. It has truly made my Christmas that much more bright!

2. Your kind Christmas present was very appreciated. Thank you for being so thoughtful.

3. This gift was a very special part of this great Christmas. Thanks for making my holiday so wonderful.

4. When I opened your gift, I couldn’t believe it! Thank you for the best gift ever! You know me so well.

More Christmas Gift Thanks

Sometimes going the extra mile to make a message more personal means a lot to the recipient.

I know I sure love it when I receive a thank you note from a loved one. It makes my entire week brighter.

For more specific Christmas gift thank-you messages, try these:

5. I will never be able to properly express my thanks for your incredibly thoughtful gift. I only hope that one day I will be able to return the favor.

6. I was so tickled to receive your gift this year; it was a wonderful piece of a very nice Christmas. I hope your holiday was just as joyous!

7. Thank you so much for the gift card. I can’t wait to let you know what I buy with it.

8. Your gift was such a wonderful addition to our Christmas morning! Thank you for sending your Merry Christmas wishes to my family and me.

9. You are such a good friend to think of me this holiday season. Your gift is wonderful and very much appreciated.

10. My family members and I were so happy to receive your gift. It’s something we will use and cherish for years to come. Thank you for being you.

11. Your Christmas gift was the absolute highlight of my past year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

12. To my dear friend, thank you so much for your Christmas gift. No one knows me quite like you do.

Need more ways to say thank you for any occasion? Take a peek at my post on how to say thank you without sounding cheesy: How to Say Thank You without Sounding Cheesy.

How To Say Thank You AND Merry Christmas

Didn’t get your Christmas cards out in time this year? You’re not alone!

In some ways, Christmas cards have become a bit of a dated tradition, though many of us still love the process.

If you run out of time to get Christmas cards to your loved ones before the big day, you can still express some sweet holiday greetings in some thank you cards.

For effective ways to say both thank you AND merry Christmas, use these ideas:

13. Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas gift. I hope that you and your family have a fabulous holiday filled with cheer!

14. Your lovely gift is so appreciated. Thank you for thinking of me. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

15. Thank you for sending such a thoughtful gift. It was just the thing to put me in the Christmas spirit. Merry Christmas to you!

16. It takes a very special person to be so generous, especially around Christmas. Thank you for your gift. Happy holidays and may God bless you.

Well-rounded Holiday Messages

A “thank you” that adequately encompasses all your gratitude for gifts you receive from loved ones during the holiday season is important.

So here are a few more ways you can say thanks while spreading some holiday cheer:

17. To the surprise of no one, I absolutely LOVE your beautiful gift! Thank you, and happy holidays.

18. I was so excited to receive your beautiful gift. I am beyond lucky to have a friend like you in my life. Merry Christmas, pal.

19. Thank you for your extremely kind offering this year. My family and I are very grateful. Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

20. Happy Christmas to you. I wanted to extend my utmost thanks for your lovely gift. Best wishes.

21. Thank you for thinking of me this year. Your gift is incredibly loved. I hope you have some jolly good times this winter season.

22. I wanted to tell you just how much holiday cheer your gift brought to me and my household. Thank you for making our Christmas that much more jolly! Merry Christmas to you.

23. Thank you very much for the early Christmas gift. It is the perfect gesture to get our holiday festivities rolling. I hope your Christmas is just as merry!

Simple sayings to express holiday wishes

Sometimes, the best way to express our gratitude to the people in our lives is to send them some simple well wishes.

A kind note has the power to transform someone’s mood in a big way.

Use these simple sayings to express your holiday wishes and spread a bit of Christmas magic:

24. Happy holidays to you and yours.

25. Sending warm wishes your way this holiday season.

26. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

27. Celebrating the holidays is a great way to show love to your community. This is me sharing that love! Merry Christmas.

28. Sending my best wishes to the entire family this Christmas.

29. Wishing you many blessings this holiday season and in the coming year.

30. Passing along my Christmas greetings for a very merry holiday!

31. Thank you for inviting me to your Christmas party this winter! I can’t wait to celebrate the holidays with you.

32. Your holiday cards are always a highlight of the Christmas season, so I needed to return the favor. Merry Christmas!

33. I hope you have a happy holiday season filled with family fun.

34. Enjoy the magic of Christmas this holiday with friends, family, and all who bring joy to your life.

35. This holiday season, remember the gift of love is the most welcome gift anyone could receive.

36. Bringing you season’s greetings this holiday. Love to the whole family!

How To Say Thank You To Teachers

Teachers deserve our thanks year-round!

They do so much for our children day after day and aren’t always shown the appreciation that they deserve.

Christmas time is a great occasion to pass along your thanks to teachers for all that they do to educate and help raise our little ones.

Use these thank-you messages cards destined for these very special teachers:

37. It’s hard to express just how appreciative I am to have you teaching my child. You are an amazing teacher through and through.

38. Thank you so much for everything you do for all of the children in your class. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.

39. Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

40. It goes without saying that my child loves being in your class. Thank you for caring for them and sending them home filled with joy and wonder.

41. Happy holidays and we can’t wait to see you next term.

42. From the moment my child joined your class, it was clear how special of an educator you really are.

43. You are an inspiration to people everywhere in your aptitude for kindness, empathy, and education.

44. Thank you for all that you do, and I hope you have an ultra-relaxing winter break.

And, if you’d like some gift ideas to compliment your thank your messages, make sure to read my post on teacher gift basket ideas to show your appreciation: 15 Teacher Gift Basket Ideas to Show Your Appreciation.

Messages Perfect For Neighbors & Co-workers

A kind holiday message is appreciated by all who celebrate the season!

My neighbors and I don’t exchange gifts, but we do send each other baked good and other holiday treats. Attach a quick note on a plate of cookies and you’re set!

Sometimes, a quick message to a neighbor or colleague can go a long way in spreading Christmas joy.

When in doubt, you won’t regret passing along your good wishes.

For some creative and easy ways to give Christmas gifts to your neighbors this year check out this post.

If you need the perfect Christmas message for your email signature or to write in a card for a co-worker or neighbor, try one of these:

45. Wishing you a gift of peace this holiday season.

46. May you have a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

47. I wish you a very blessed Christmas for you and your family.

48. Good wishes and good health this holiday season.

49. Wishing you great joy throughout the holidays and the new year!

50. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas dinner filled with love, laughter, and cheer.

51. You are so appreciated. Make good use of your well-deserved Christmas bonus.

52. Thank you for all of your hard work this year. I hope you have a relaxing, blessed holiday.

53. Sending love and light to all this festive season!

54. Sending warmest wishes to you and yours.

55. I hope you have a very merry Christmas time with your loved ones this year.

What is Your Favorite Christmas Thank You Sentiment?

I hope you’ve found the inspiration you need to show your gratitude through any and all of these Christmas thank-you messages.

Remember to express your thanks this season, not only through giving but through being a gracious recipient.

I wish you all a very merry holiday!