What to write in a holiday card
Write a holiday card message that people actually read instead of putting in a drawer. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Holiday cards sent en masse often feel like what they are: mass-produced. "Wishing you and yours joy this season" takes ten seconds to write and ten seconds to set aside.
The ones worth reading include one personal line: something from this year, something about the relationship, something specific that makes the recipient feel thought about. That one sentence does more than three paragraphs of goodwill.
Tell the AI who you are writing to, your relationship, something from this year worth mentioning, and the tone. The result feels like you actually sat down and thought about this specific person.
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Your prompt
Help me write a holiday card message. Here are the details: Who I am writing to: [RECIPIENT] My relationship to them: [RELATIONSHIP] Something from this year I want to mention: [THIS_YEAR] Tone (warm, funny, formal): [TONE] Write a holiday message that feels personal. 2 to 4 sentences. Not a generic template.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1Add one personal line about the year or the relationship. That is all it takes to stand out.
- 2Avoid "wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season." Everyone writes that.
- 3For business holiday cards, keep it inclusive. Not everyone celebrates the same holidays.
Common questions
Should I send holiday cards by post or email?+
Physical cards for people you care deeply about. Email for professional contacts or a large list. A handwritten card in the post is increasingly rare, which makes it increasingly meaningful.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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