What to Write in a Thanksgiving Card: 40 Thoughtful Messages to Get You Started
Between Thanksgiving pie baking and preparing your signature side dishes, don’t forget one of the most important parts of the holiday: reflecting on everything you are thankful for and sharing your gratitude with others. For those who won’t be gathered around the table with you, we've put together 40 Thanksgiving greetings (complete with images!) you can send to family members, friends, and colleagues.
These messages will thoughtfully express your gratitude to those you care about, be it in notes, emails, texts, or Thanksgiving cards. But if you find yourself needing more inspiration after scrolling through the list below, we have a cornucopia of ideas to explore.
Head to our collections of Thanksgiving quotes and poems to find just the right sentiment. Or, if you love to make people laugh, try one of these funny Turkey Day quotes, silly Thanksgiving jokes, or witty memes. Looking for some inspiration from the Good Book? We’ve gathered Thanksgiving Bible verses too.
Now, for those Thanksgiving greetings! Feel free to use these messages just as they are or as a starting point to write your own personalized Happy Thanksgiving wishes.
"There are so many things I am thankful for this year, but at the very top of that list is you. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season."
"May you celebrate the thanksgiving day with love in your heart, prosperous vision in your mind, and gratitude in your being. Thanksgiving wishes to everyone!"
"Happy Thanksgiving. May the warm glow of autumn surround you as you celebrate the holiday with family & friends."
"My heart is filled with joy and gratitude because I have a friend like you. I wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a terrific holiday season!"
"May your blessings be multiplied this year and throughout all your life. Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you!"
"Happy Thanksgiving. Here’s hoping that whatever you do today brings you delight from morning until night. May the holiday bring you nothing but wonderful things in abundance."
"Happy Thanksgiving. May the holiday bring you good things in abundance that stay with you all year long."
"Wishing you the happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy family, and the wonder of the holiday season. Have a memorable thanksgiving!"
"Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping your Thanksgiving is filled with blessings and joy!"
"There have been times when I forgot to thank you for being there for me. I take this day to tell you how special you are and how great my life has become because of you. Have a memorable Thanksgiving!"
"Thanksgiving wishes from across the miles from our house to yours. May your home be filled with laughter and happiness!"
"A thankful heart is the parent of all virtues. This Thanksgiving, may you give thanks for everything you are blessed with."
"Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness, may it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year!"
"May all the good things of life be yours, not only on this day but throughout the coming year."
"Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health and good times."
"May you enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving, a joyous holiday season and healthful, Happy New Year."
"Sending you my warm wishes from home to home and from heart to heart to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! May this day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life."
"Wishing you the happiness of good friends, the joy of a happy family, and the wonder of the holiday season. Have a memorable thanksgiving!"
"Happy Thanksgiving. May the warm glow of autumn surround you as you celebrate the holiday with family & friends."
"Our homes may be far apart, but our hearts are as close as always."
"A heartfelt thanks to you on this day, for being my guide, my teacher and my father. Happy Thanksgiving greetings Dad!"
"Enjoy the feast and the company of your family on Thanksgiving day."
"Thanksgiving Day is that time to sit back and reflect on all of God’s blessings. One of those blessings for me is you and your friendship."
"Thank you, Mom, for always making spectacular meals throughout the years! Thanksgiving won’t be the same without your special dishes."
"I’m thankful to have a family who takes eating as seriously as I do."
"I never face Monday morning blues, because of fun colleagues like you. Thank you. I hope you enjoy your time at home with those close to your heart this holiday season."
"May your stuffing be tasty. May your turkey be plump, and may your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump. And, may your yams be delicious, and your pies take the prize, and may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs."
"If you don’t have a good excuse, you’re welcome to join our family this Thanksgiving!"
"My prayers to those who are doing the dishes after this Thanksgiving!"
"Because today is a special day, I want to let you know that I appreciate you every single day. Happy Thanksgiving wishes!"
"Thank you for being the best friend ever. Happy holiday season!"
"The gift of wonderful friends is the nicest blessing of all. You are in my heart and prayers all year, and especially during this special season."
"I’m really glad that we’re family. Thanking God for having you in my life on this special day."
"God bless you on this day of thanks. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today!"
"Let the wine flow and the spirits soar on this Thanksgiving Day. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving Day!"
"Gratitude is the heart’s memory. We’re thankful for you and your family."
"Wishing you the gift of faith and the blessing of hope this thanksgiving day!"
"Working with you has always been enjoyable and inspiring! Happy Thanksgiving to you."
"Toasted, roasted, baked and done! Hope your Thanksgiving is loads of fun."
"On Thanksgiving, I don’t know how I can show enough appreciation, to a co-worker who has given me so much motivation. Thanks for being such an inspiration."
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