In this post, you will learn how to thank someone for a Christmas card.
Usually, I recommend writing a handwritten thank you notecard when saying thank you. However, you do not need to mail a thank you card for a Christmas card you receive in the mail. However, you can if you want to!
The best way to say thank you for a Christmas card is to acknowledge the card. Instead of writing and mailing a handwritten note, you could:
- Thank them in person the next time you see them.
- Send them a thank you text message.
- Mention during a phone call.
- If you are mailing them a Christmas card (after you receive their card), you can include a short “thank you for the Christmas card” message in your card to them.
You also don’t need to write a thank you note card in response to a year-end holiday letter to which the person sent everyone they sent Christmas cards. Of course, if there is something you want to follow up on, you can write them a note!
If you received a gift card or Christmas money in a Christmas card, please review the Saying Thank You for the Christmas Gifts guide.
How to Say Thank You for the Christmas Card
The goal of saying thank you for the Christmas Card is to acknowledge that you received it and show appreciation to them for thinking of you.
In your message, if they included a letter or photo, you can also mention them. Also, sometimes there might not be a traditional Christmas Card as some people send out a photo card with their family that includes a holiday greeting and do not include a card.
Depending on when you are saying thank you (before or after the holiday), you can add a holiday message, such as Merry Christmas or Happy New Year.
Thank You For the Christmas Card Message Examples
Here are examples of how you can say thank you for the Christmas card in a text message or in person. Sometimes all you need is one sentence to show your gratitude and appreciation.
Some examples will mention a letter or photo card and a holiday greeting. The sample message wording can be adjusted to work for kids or pets.
#1 Thank you for the Christmas card!
#2 Thank you for the [lovely/beautiful/another adjective] Christmas card.
#3 Thanks for the Christmas card. Receiving a card from you was a nice surprise.
#4 Thanks for the Christmas card. I was
#5 Thank you for the Christmas card. I enjoyed seeing the photo of your family [or pets].
#6 Your cats are adorable! I loved the photo card of them in your Christmas card. Thank you for both. Happy Holidays to you!
#7 We received your lovely Christmas Card in the mail yesterday. Thank you for thinking of us. We wish you and our family a Merry Christmas!
#8 Your letter was great in your Christmas Card. I was delighted to read about your family’s year. Your kids are growing up fast, and it sounds like they are doing very well. Thank you for sending us a card and the letter too.
#9 Thank you for the photo Christmas card. Your family is beautiful.
#10 Thanks for sending us the photo of your family and the Christmas card. It felt nice to be thought of. I hope you are having a great holiday season!
#11 Thank you for the wonderful Christmas card! It was a pleasant surprise when I brought in the mail today.
#12 Thank you for the Christmas photo card with all of your family members. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
#13 Your Christmas card this year was so beautiful. Thank you for sending me one! I hope you have a great Christmas with your family.
#14 Thanks for the Christmas card. I love the photo card of your cats and kids. You have such a lovely family. I hope you have a blessed Christmas and wish you all the best in the coming year.
#15 You’re a great friend! Thank you for sending me your year-end Christmas letter and card. I enjoyed reading the letter. You’ve had an adventurous year.
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Heidi has been writing thank you notes for more than 30 years and is the author of A Modern Guide to Writing Thank-You Notes. Her goal is to help people write better thank-you notes by providing tips and examples.