Business holiday greetings are effective if they are human, brief, and simple to open. The majority of companies dispatch impersonal one-liners that give the impression of being automated, hence, customers do not pay attention to them.
These manuals provide you with response-friendly dialogues (video + text), channel templates for WhatsApp and email, and a valuable option: a MessageAR greeting where your short video seems to be “in their space” through a magic link.
Table of Contents
- Why Most Business Holiday Greetings Get Ignored
- The 2026 Rule: Keep It Short + Specific + Safe
- Choose the Best Channel (WhatsApp vs Email vs Link)
- 10 Business Holiday Greeting Scripts That Get Replies
- Copy-Paste Templates (WhatsApp + Email)
- Add Video Without Being Awkward (15–20 Seconds)
- Upgrade: AR Business Greetings With MessageAR (Magic Link)
- Follow-Up Lines That Don’t Feel Pushy
- What to Read Next
Why Most Business Holiday Greetings Are Simply Overlooked
Broadly speaking, the majority of festive communications
- appear as mass promotional mails
- are lengthy
- have a promotional tone
- lack of an incentive to respond
- and do not sound like a human being.
In case you aim at getting responses, then your communication should contain a tiny “hook” to engage a reply – without requesting a transaction.
The 2026 Rule: Keep It Short + Specific + Safe
Use this basic formula:
- Appreciation → One specific line → Warm wish → Easy reply prompt
- Example:”
- We really appreciate your cooperation with us this year. I wish you a calm Christmas and a prosperous 2026. How is your year going?”
- Example:”
That last question is the “reply magnet.”
Choose the Most Effective Channel (WhatsApp vs Email vs Link)
WhatsApp (great for instant replies)
Great for: local customers, loyal clients, B2B relationships that you have a personal chat with. Just a couple of lines + link.
Email (great for formal lists)
Great for: corporate clients, teachers/institutions, long-term B2B. Keep it brief – 120 words or less.
Link greeting (best vibe)
Great for: a premium feel and a consistent “card-style” experience.
10 Business Holiday Greeting Scripts That Get Replies
Simply text these or video record them for 15–20 seconds.
Client appreciation (simple)
- “Hello [Name]—your support this year was really great. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a strong start to 2026. How is your holiday week coming along?”
Customer gratitude (friendly)
- “Merry Christmas, [Name]! We are very happy that you have chosen us in 2025. We wish that 2026 brings you good health and prosperity. Do you have any fun plans for New Year’?”
B2B partnership
- “Hello [Name], I am thankful for our cooperation this year. I wish you a peaceful Christmas and a fruitful 2026. What will be your main focus in Q1?”
VIP customer (warm +amp; premium)
- “Hello [Name]—you have really been one of our best customers this year. Merry Christmas! Please let me know if you ever need anything.”
Service business (salon/gym/clinic)
- “Merry Christmas, [Name]! Thanks for your trust in us this year. I wish you a great holiday—how was this year for you?”
Retail store
- “Hi [Name]! Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you for supporting local. I wish you a happy 2026. What would be on your wish list this year?”
Real estate / advisor
- “Happy Holidays, [Name]. Thanks for your trust this year. I wish you a peaceful rest. Big dreams for 2026?”
Education / institution
- “Season’s greetings, [Name]. Thank you for partnering with us this year. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a successful 2026.”
Soft reactivation (past client)
- “Hey [Name]—happy holidays! I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope 2026 brings good news to you. How have you been?”
Team/employee greeting
- “Merry Christmas! We want to thank you for your hard work this year. Take a rest—it’s your reward. What is one thing that you are looking forward to in 2026?”
Copy-Paste Templates (WhatsApp + Email)
WhatsApp (2-line templates)
Template A (clean):
“Hi [Name]—Merry Christmas 🎄 Thanks for your support this year.
Here’s a short greeting from us: [LINK]”
Template B (reply-focused):
“Happy Holidays, [Name]! We appreciate you.
How was your year? Also—here’s a quick greeting: [LINK]”
Email (copy-paste)
Subject lines:
- “Thank you + Happy Holidays”
- “Season’s greetings, [Name
Add Video Without Being Awkward (15–20 Seconds)
Try this mini structure:
- “Season’s Greetings, [Name]…”
- “I really appreciate…”
- “I hope you have a great…”
- “Send me a message if you want anything.”
Pro tip: Keep it simple. People
Upgrade: AR Business Greetings With MessageAR (Magic Link)
This is the point where you get noticed. Rather than a simple text blast, you send a MessageAR greeting:
MessageAR business flow
- Record a short holiday video (15–20s)
- Generate a magic link
- Send it via WhatsApp/email
- When they open it, your greeting transforms their space.
Best use cases
- VIP customers
- High-ticket services
- Institutional partners
- Premium “thank you” campaigns
Would your greeting be like a little present? Record a short video in MessageAR, share the magic link, and let your message be there with them.
Follow-Up Lines That Don’t Seem Pushy
Follow-up is done only once (after 2–4 days):
- “I wanted to make sure the greeting line worked properly?”
- “I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. What about your New Year week?”
- “Should you require anything in January, simply send your reply here.”
What to Read Next
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- Virtual Christmas Card on WhatsApp (Video + Link Templates)
- How to Send a Virtual Christmas Card by Email (Video + Subject Lines)
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