Sharing a virtual Christmas card through WhatsApp is by far the quickest method to deliver a personal message without having to think too much. A short video or a neat link card that gives off the vibe of being made exclusively for them will be your way of greeting rather than just forwarding a common “Merry Christmas”.
Here you can find the top WhatsApp layouts, ready-to-use texts, small video scripts, and what to do if WhatsApp shortens your video or the link is not accessible.
Table of Contents
- Quick Start (Send in 5 Minutes)
- Best WhatsApp Formats (Video vs Link vs Both)
- Copy-Paste WhatsApp Messages (Link Templates)
- 15–30 Second Video Script Templates
- How to Send Without Looking Spammy
- Fixes: Video Quality, Link Not Opening, No Reply
- Upgrade: Send an AR Greeting With MessageAR
- What to Read Next
Quick Start (Send in 5 Minutes)
Are you in a hurry and want to send the clean clip as fast as possible:
- Simply make a short selfie video (a single script usage)
- Decide on your sending method: link (the most efficient) or video (the fastest)
- Copy one of the template messages
- Press the button
- If there’s no answer a day after: “Were you able to open/play it without problems?”
Best WhatsApp Formats (Video vs Link vs Both)
Option 1: Text + Link (Best Overall)
Use when: you’d like to have the neatest interaction and a reopening that’s simple.
Reason: Sometimes WhatsApp compresses videos; however, links remain fresh.
Option 2: Direct Video (Fastest)
Use when: if you think they will not click anything.
Con: WhatsApp compression may lower the quality of the video.
Option 3: Video + Link (Most Premium)
Use when: you want to convey the feeling right away (video) + a slick card (link).
Option 4: QR Screenshot (For “Don’t Click Links” People)
Use when: parents/elders that are reluctant to trust links.
Send a QR picture + a single line: “Scan this”.
Copy-Paste WhatsApp Messages (Link Templates)
Don’t let your messages be longer than 2 lines. Short messages look more trustworthy.
Template A (Simple + clean)
“Made you a tiny Christmas card 🎄 (30 seconds).
Open when free: [LINK]”
Template B (Heartfelt)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]. I recorded this for you.
Open when you’re relaxed: [LINK]”
Template C (Funny)
“Official Christmas greeting delivery 🎁
Open this when you’re ready: [LINK]”
Template D (For parents)
“Merry Christmas, [Name] ❤️ I made this for you.
Just tap here: [LINK]”
Template E (If you’re sending late / last-minute)
“I would not have been able to send a generic message, so I made this 🎄
Open when free: [LINK]”
Template F (If you want a reply)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]! Here is my short greeting: [LINK]
Reply with yours when you can 😊”
15–30 Second Video Script Templates
Use the 4-line structure:
- Merry Christmas + name
- One specific appreciation
- One 2026 wish
- Close + tiny CTA
Script 1 (Short & sweet)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]! I’m just making this quick video to say thanks for you.
2026, I wish to you health, peacefulness and good news.
Miss you, a reply when you can.”
Script 2 (Heartfelt)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]. Thank you so much for you, especially this year. I wish you a lighter and more joyful year next. Love you.”
Script 3 (Funny-safe)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]! May you never run out of food and may your stress be at a minimum. Wishing you a great day filled with comfort and a brand-new 2026. Reply with just one thing you want in 2026!”
Script 4 (Long-distance)
“Merry Christmas, [Name]. We may be far apart but you are always close to my heart.
2026, I hope it brings you peace and a lot of great- and
wins. Miss you—talk soon.”
Script 5 (For colleagues/clients)
“Happy Holidays, [Name]. A quick note only, to express my gratitude to you for your support this year.
I wish you a nice Christmas and may 2026 be off to a great
start. Take care.”
How to Send Without Looking Spammy
WhatsApp doesn’t like “random links” very much. Try to make it look like it’s safe:
- Firstly, give the context (“Made this for you (30 sec)”).
- Also, be brief (2 lines).
- Do not use more than 4 emojis.
- Avoid ALL CAPS.
If you have a message, don’t send it to 50 people without changing it.
Greatest trust line:
“This is from me—open when free.”
Fixes: Video Quality, Link Not Opening, No Reply
Video quality on WhatsApp looks terrible?
- Prefer a link delivery for a clean playback
- If you are sending a file: Send it as a Document (usually keeps the quality better)
If the link is not opening
Simply send a follow-up:
- “Did it open okay on your phone?”
- “If it didn’t open, let me know your phone type (iPhone/Android), I’ll resend.”
If they don’t reply
One gentle follow-up (only once):
- “Just checking you saw it—made it for you 🎄”
Upgrade: Send an AR Greeting With MessageAR
If you wish that your WhatsApp greeting looks like a small present:
- MessageAR flow (simple)
- Select a Christmas template
- Record a 15–30s video/voice
- Create a shareable link/QR
- Put Template A/B up and send
How about turning your WhatsApp greeting into a nice surprise? Just make a Christmas greeting with MessageAR, share the link, and you are done—no need for editing.
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