{"id":12181,"date":"2013-11-07T08:30:26","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T15:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=12181"},"modified":"2015-06-30T15:00:21","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T21:00:21","slug":"5-creative-business-christmas-card-wording-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/5-creative-business-christmas-card-wording-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Creative Business Christmas Card Wording Phrases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-13787\" src=\"\/blog\/media\/greeting-card-300x216.png\" alt=\"greeting-card\" width=\"240\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/greeting-card-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/greeting-card-150x108.png 150w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/greeting-card-350x252.png 350w, https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/greeting-card.png 443w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/>Business Christmas card wording can sometimes feel less than festive. It\u2019s tricky to walk the line between a fun, distinctive Christmas card message and keeping things professional. Erring on the side of caution is generally a good idea. The last thing you want to do is offend your clientele. Professional doesn&#8217;t have to mean boring, though. When you are looking to liven up your Christmas greetings, try these snappy phrases that capture the spirit of the season.<\/p>\n<h2>When sending cards with a gift:<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cA small gift to thank you for your business throughout the year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><i><br \/>\n<\/i>When sending cards with a marketing slant:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/000107439m-small.jpg\" alt=\"Penguin Pals Die-Cut Holiday Greeting Cards by PaperDirect\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Some companies feel that marketing within a holiday card is tacky and defeats the\u00a0purpose of wishing clients and associates seasonal goodwill.<\/p>\n<p>Others have found it an effective means of increasing business.<\/p>\n<p>If you do plan to do it, avoid alienating customers by keeping the advertising fun and joyful.<\/p>\n<p>For example a print shop could try:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cWishing you a season filled with peace, love and flawless print jobs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><i><br \/>\n<\/i>When you appreciate the efforts of companies with whom you collaborate:<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u201cWe know how hard you work to make your company great. The work will wait. Take some time this season to celebrate!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><i><br \/>\n<\/i>When you want to make recipients laugh at the rules of social propriety:<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cWe were told business cards must be kept strictly professional, so &#8211;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0To: [Your Company]<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0From: [Our Company]<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Subject: Holiday Greetings<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Happy holidays.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>When friendly with another company:<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cWishing your team a festive office atmosphere, a never ending supply of tasty holiday treats, and relaxing time off.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Snowy-Day-Deluxe-Holiday-Greeting-Card\/-176543\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/media\/000136059m-small.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy Day Deluxe Holiday Greeting Card by PaperDirect\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>When you send Christmas cards for your business, you want every aspect to capture the personality of your team and your brand. You don\u2019t have to be serious to be professional. Humor and a casual tone are good. Just don\u2019t take them too far. If you\u2019re not sure how a quip will go over, it\u2019s best to leave it out.<\/p>\n<p>At PaperDirect, our extensive line of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/Christmas\/Greeting-Cards\">Christmas greeting cards<\/a> makes finding and ordering the right Christmas cards for clients, customers and business associates an easy process. With one of our beautiful, simple card designs and the right words, your Christmas card will surely make the wall of fame in any office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business Christmas card wording can sometimes feel less than festive. 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