Christmas cards for an office Christmas

The office Christmas is a strange and particular thing. There is a tinsel garland on the monitor, a plate of mince pies by the printer and an email thread about the Secret Santa that has been going since October. Everyone is a little tired, a little pleased and very ready for a break.

Pick a card, write your own words inside, and send it as a link by email or text. It suits the team you sit with, the manager who covered for you, the client who paid on time and the person in accounts who knows where everything is. Keep it warm and professional, with one small human touch. Skip the in-jokes that only three people will get.

5 things to write inside

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

  1. sweet Dear [first name], thank you for a good year of working together. Your help made a real difference to my days. I hope you have a restful Christmas and a very good break.
  2. funny Merry Christmas, [first name]. We survived another year of meetings that could have been emails. I hope you have a long, quiet break and no one calls you about the printer.
  3. quiet [first name], thank you for the support this year. It was noticed. I wish you a calm Christmas and a proper rest. See you in the new year.
  4. funny [first name], I want to thank you for being the one person in the office who knows how the coffee machine works. Merry Christmas. I hope your break has no emails.
  5. sweet Dear [first name], it has been a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your patience, your good humour and your help. Merry Christmas, and see you in January.

Questions people ask

What do you write in an office Christmas card?

Thank the person for something specific, wish them a good break and keep it short. A small human detail, like the coffee or the shared lunch, helps. Avoid anything that could be read aloud at the wrong table.

Is a funny card appropriate for a work Christmas?

A gentle joke about meetings or the printer is usually fine. Skip anything about pay, management or other colleagues. If you are unsure, finish with a sincere line. A kind card is never the wrong choice.

Can I send a card to a client or my boss?

Yes. Keep the tone warm and professional, thank them for the year and mention one real thing you appreciated. You can send each person a separate link, with different words, and schedule them for the last working day before the break.