Sweet Christmas cards for your colleagues

A sweet card to a colleague says what the group card never does. You noticed the help. Write one specific thank you, like the lift home or the proofreading, and wish them a quiet few weeks. Short is fine, and honest is better.

7 things to write inside

Swap in their name. Change anything that doesn’t sound like you.

  1. sweet Thank you for a good year, [first name]. It is the little things you do that make the place easier to get through. Have a lovely Christmas.
  2. sweet [first name], you made this year a bit lighter for all of us. Thank you for the help, the laughs and the cups of tea. Merry Christmas.
  3. sweet I'm glad I get to work with you, [first name]. Thank you for being kind when things were stretched. Enjoy a proper break.
  4. sweet Merry Christmas, [first name]. Thank you for always answering when I had a question I should have already known.
  5. quiet Thank you for this year, [first name]. Happy Christmas.
  6. quiet [first name], you are easy to work with and I'm grateful for it. Rest well.
  7. quiet Merry Christmas, [first name]. Thank you for being the steady one on this floor. Switch off properly.

Questions people ask

What do you write in a Christmas card to colleagues?

Keep it short and warm. Thank them for one real thing, wish them a good break, and leave out anything about workload or deadlines. If you are sending to several people, change the middle line for each one so it does not read like a form.

Do I have to send a card to every colleague?

No. A card to the few people who made your year easier means more than a signature on the group one. Think about who helped, covered for you or made you laugh. You can send cards as links, so it is quick to write a different line for each person.

Can I send colleagues a different card each, all at once?

Yes. Choose a card for each person, write their line inside, and send them by email or text. You can schedule each one for Christmas morning, so it lands at home rather than on a desk. A mix of funny and sweet cards across a team is fine.