The Best Thanksgiving Greetings to Send This Fall

General Happy Thanksgiving Messages

These are the Thanksgiving messages one can send to everyone in their life, wish in the office’s hallways, and write at the end of emails and texts. They are simple and on point, the kind of Thanksgiving message people expect to receive. However, as you are about to see, they are neither dull nor dishonest. These general Happy Thanksgiving messages are the aces on your sleeve.

1. Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so grateful for you.
2. Wishing you a season of good life, food, and company!
3. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving alongside your family.
4. Hoping Thanksgiving finds you well, rested, and grateful.
5. May you be blessed with joy and happy times.
6. Thankful for having you in my life.
7. May this Thanksgiving remind you of everything good in your life.
8. Sending you all my blessings and good wishes.
9. Be grateful for the simple things, and the big ones will come.
10. May this Thanksgiving find you surrounded by family and friends.

Thanksgiving Messages to Family

If you find it challenging to write to your family (after all, they know you love them, right?), check out these Thanksgiving messages. They are heartfelt, thoughtful, easy to customize, open, and conversation starters. Use them to bond with close or distant family members over the holiday season. In the words of Michael J. Fox, “Family is not an important thing; it's everything.”

General Thanksgiving Messages to Family

11. Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving to my amazing family.
12. I am so grateful to be part of this family. Happy Thanksgiving!
13. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and a joyful family reunion day.
14. Let’s take a moment to be thankful for having such a beautiful family.
15. All my love to my lovely family. I am thankful for you.

Thanksgiving Messages to Distant Family

16. I send you my best wishes and thoughts on this special holiday. Hope to see you soon.
17. Happy Thanksgiving, and may you have all your dear ones nearby.
18. Although apart, you are in my mind and heart. Happy Thanksgiving!
19. A virtual hug and all my blessings to you and your family.
20. May you have a joyful Thanksgiving weekend and plenty to be grateful for.

Inspirational Thanksgiving Messages to Family

21. Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for everything we’ve been through together this year and looking forward to seeing you all at the dinner table.
22. Our family is our best support team. I am so thankful for having you in my life.
23. Your love is lifting me higher! The song was right. I love being part of this family. Have a great holiday season.
24. Happy Turkey Day to my lovely grandmother, the best chef in the country. I hope you are ready ‘cause we are coming, Nan!
25. Thank you for everything you do for me, day after day, year after year. You are my support and inspiration, and I am so incredibly grateful for you.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Friends

You can get a bit funny and awkward with your friends and mention that crazy Saint Patrick escapade as the one thing you are most grateful for. Personalize the messages with insight jokes, unique memories, and all those little things you bond over. Our classic, heartfelt, and funny Thanksgiving messages for friends will inspire you.

Classic Thanksgiving Messages for Friends

26. To the ones who support all my craziness and make my life better, I am grateful to you, my friends.
27. Happy Thanksgiving to my best friend. Have a safe trip home!
28. Sending you all my love and good wishes! May you have a joyful Thanksgiving with your parents.
29. Grateful for all our moments together.
30. Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for your friendship.

Heartfelt Thanksgiving Messages for Friends

31. Robin Hobb once said, “Home is people, not a place,” and I totally agree. You are my home. Thank you for everything.
32. Here’s to my family of choice, Happy Thanksgiving!
33. May the spirit of this holiday keep you in good health, safe, and loved.
34. Have a lovely Thanksgiving and come back soon, as I miss you already.
35. Wishing you all the best experiences in the world, peace, and clarity. May the holiday season be generous to you.

Funny Thanksgiving Messages for Friends

36. I hope all your Thanksgiving plans are ruined, and you get to spend the weekend with me.
37. I know you love your family, but I love you more. Please spend the holiday season with me.
38. Thank you for enduring everything I throw your way.
39. I am grateful to you for staying by me even when I go crazy. Happy Turkey Day!
40. As I reflect on my year, I am struck by how patient, kind, and resourceful you are. I am thankful for everything.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Employees, Coworkers, and Bosses

Holiday wishes for employees, coworkers, and managers, whether on the occasion of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s, often feel forced and inauthentic. But this doesn’t have to be the case. A little customization, a bit of warmth, and a sincere good wish go a long way. Instead of trying to figure out what they want to hear, think about what you want to be wished. It’s a simple way to remain authentic and kind.

Thanksgiving Messages for Employees

41. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
42. May you be healthy and happy together with your family.
43. We are grateful for your efforts and hard work. Have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday.
44. Our best wishes for health, wealth, peace, and love to you and your family.
45. May the Thanksgiving holiday come with peace, love, and fulfillment.

Thanksgiving Messages for Coworkers

46. May the holiday season bring rest, joy, and quality time with your family.
47. Happy Thanksgiving, and have a wonderful vacation.
48. I am thankful for such a kind and supportive colleague. Have a well-deserved holiday!
49. I am grateful to have you on my team. I appreciate you.
50. I honestly couldn’t wish for a better colleague. All my best to you and your family.

Thanksgiving Messages for Bosses

51. Thank you for being such an inspiring leader. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
52. Wishing a lovely Thanksgiving together with your family to our team’s mentor.
53. I am grateful for the opportunities, advice, and support you gave me. Happy Thanksgiving!
54. May your Thanksgiving be peaceful and joyful. All my best to you and your family.
55. Thank you for taking a chance on me with the latest project. I appreciate your believing in me.

Professional Thanksgiving Wishes (For Clients)

No business would be around without clients. So, being thankful for them should be on your Thanksgiving list. But how does one send a professional Thanksgiving wish to clients they’ve never met? Well, you can acknowledge their role in your success to begin with. You can thank them for doing business with you, being loyal, providing helpful feedback, or trusting your new products. Show them they matter and build trust for the year to come.

56. We appreciate your loyalty and support and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
57. Thank you for trusting in us. We wouldn’t be where we are without you. Happy Thanksgiving!
58. We are grateful to be part of your experience. Looking forward to more amazing moments together.
59. We appreciate your business and send you all our gratitude on this special occasion.
60. Thank you for your long-term partnership. We trust we’ll be successful together in the years to come.

Thanksgiving Quotes and Reflections

Thanksgiving is a memorable holiday, full of significance and reflection. If you want to infuse your message with deep meaning or funny thoughts, try to encompass (or base the entire message on) the words of wise and famous people. From quotes of the Bible to popular writers to celebrities, these are the words to consider:

61. “Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast.” – William Shakespeare
62. “Abundance is not a result you create. It is an existing state you recognize.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
63. “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” - Willie Nelson
64. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy
65. “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” – Maya Angelou
66. “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” - William Arthur Ward.
67. “The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we can agree so vehemently about? I don't think so.” – Nora Ephron.
68. “Thanksgiving is recognition of a debt that cannot be paid. We express thanks, whether or not we are able otherwise to reimburse the giver.” – Billy Graham.
69. “Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving.” – Amy Grant.
70. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” - Thomas Aquinas.

Religious Thanksgiving Messages

Religious holiday messages are a nice touch for religious and spiritual people. They highlight their beliefs, show consideration on your part, and make them feel seen and appreciated. Use Bible quotes and words of wise people if you aren’t sure what to write. Or have a more spiritual and mindful approach to avoiding religious debates. Here are a few examples to inspire you:

71. “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2
72. “Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.” – Epicurus.
73. Enjoy this memorable holiday and thank God for everything He does for us.
74. Sending you all my blessings and praying you are well and healthy.
75. I’m grateful for the light that guides us every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
76. May you stay faithful and trust in God that everything will turn out ok.
77. May your heart be filled with love, faith, and gratitude.
78. Celebrate divine love on this Thanksgiving.
79. Praying you have a peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving.
80. May your life be blessed with God’s goodness.

Short Thanksgiving Wishes to Send as a Text

If you need short Thanksgiving wishes to send in an SMS, you are in luck. Ten examples say more than Happy Thanksgiving but are still short enough to be sent as a text. Emoticons are up to you.

81. We are grateful to you. Have a wonderful holiday.
82. Thankful to know you. Happy Thanksgiving!
83. Thank you for always being by my side.
84. Have a lovely Turkey Day together with your family.
85. I’m blessed to have you in my life. I appreciate you.
86. Thank you for all you do for me. I promise to say it more often than once a year.
87. Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving at your country home.
88. Enjoy the holiday season and rest!
89. Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy your time off. You deserve it!
90. Warmest Thanksgiving greetings to you and your loved ones.

FAQ

What can you say other than “Happy Thanksgiving”?

Instead of the classic “Happy Thanksgiving”, one can say “Happy Turkey Day!”, “Have a heartfelt Thanksgiving!”, “Enjoy the time off”, and even “Happy harvest to you!” Many messages replace “Happy Thanksgiving” with gratitude words, such as “I am grateful for you”, “I’m thankful for you”, and “Thank you for being my friend.”

How can I personalize Thanksgiving messages for different recipients?

To personalize Thanksgiving messages, consider insight jokes and memories, specifics about how the person celebrates this holiday, what you love and appreciate about the person, and the general tone of your relationship. Thanksgiving messages range from cerebral, formal messages for managers and business partners to cute and loving messages for the dearest one.