How to Create Your Own Happy Hanukkah Cards This Year
Hanukkah is just around the corner, and it’s time to start writing to loved ones to wish them well. Not sure what to write in your happy Hanukkah cards this year? We’ve got you covered.
Discover our best advice and ideas on what to say and how to create your own personalized Hanukkah cards to send to friends, family members, and the rest of your community.
What Do You Write in a Hanukkah Card?
In addition to choosing a Hanukkah-themed card, most people include a personal message inside that reflects their holiday cheer. It could be a traditional Hanukkah greeting or a few playful lines about what you’re looking forward to the most.
Before you write your message, consider:
- Who are you writing to?
- Should the greeting be formal or informal?
- Do you prefer a traditional or more modern message?
- How will you send the message or card?
- How much space is there to write your happy Hanukkah card message?
Once you’ve defined your overall style, it’s time to put it into action! Here are some of our favorite happy Hanukkah card wording ideas to celebrate this Jewish holiday.
Traditional Hanukkah Greeting Examples
Every holiday has traditional greetings, and they’re often the best choice if writing to an older audience, someone you’re not as close to, or if it’s simply your personal preference.
If you want to write in Hebrew or send a more classic message to a loved one or respected community member this year, here are some wording ideas to try:
- Chag Sameach! (Happy holiday)
- Chag Urim Sameach! (Happy Festival of Lights)
- Wishing you light this holiday season
- Sending you warm wishes for this Festival of Lights
- Wishing you a happy Hanukkah!
- Glad to call you family. Happy Hanukkah, [Name]!
- Warm wishes of peace and joy for Hanukkah
- Season’s greetings for Hanukkah and beyond
- Wishing you and your family a thriving year ahead
Contemporary Hanukkah Messages
Tradition is wonderful, but sometimes you might want to send a message that’s more contemporary or works for a family that celebrates multiple holidays.
If you prefer something more modern or upbeat, these happy Hanukkah card ideas might be for you:
- Happy Hanukkah wishes, friend!
- Miss you a latke! Excited to see you at this year’s Hanukkah party.
- Hope you have a wonderful Hanukkah and a happy New Year!
- Hope you have a holiday season filled with light, love, and plenty of donuts!
- Happy holidays to my favorite latke lovers!
- Wishing you a bright and beautiful Hanukkah!
- Have a wonderful Hanukkah!
- Happy Hanukkah to my bestie forever!
How to Create Your Own Hanukkah Greeting Cards
What’s better than the perfect happy Hanukkah card message? A personalized card to accompany it! Sending your own custom online cards has never been easier — here’s how to do it from start to finish.
1. Find the Perfect Design
Design: taylorVdesign
Your personalized Hanukkah card begins with a template. At Greenvelope, we have plenty of online cards to help you celebrate Hanukkah in a way that matches your style and aesthetic.
Explore designs featuring traditional Hanukkah symbols, like the Star of David, dreidels, and menorahs, or more modern interpretations, like photo cards with enough room for your favorite family photo. For example, this checkered card is a fantastic choice if you prefer the latter.Â
Whether you’re looking for something classic, contemporary, funny, or professional, there’s an option that’s perfect for you. And if you can’t find a dedicated Hanukkah design, many of our holiday cards are easy to transform into the ideal way to share your holiday wishes.
2. Customize Your Hanukkah Card
Once you’ve found a happy Hanukkah card you like, it’s time to make it feel even more “you.” Our ecards are highly customizable, allowing you to tailor your design to something that looks like it was made with you and your loved ones in mind.
Experiment with different layouts, color schemes, and fonts until you find a pairing that feels right. If it’s a photo card, try a few different options with family photos to see which complements the design and your message the best.
3. Add Your Personal Wording
With the structure and design sorted, the next step is to add your own happy Hanukkah message. Whether you’re celebrating the eight nights of Hanukkah for the first time or continuing a family tradition, thoughtful holiday greetings make all the difference.
Add your happy Hanukkah greeting to the front or back of your digital card, along with any other messages you’d like to share. Perhaps you’re planning a Hanukkah party and want to include the details, or you’d like to link to a page where you’ve shared a family update or photo album.
4. Send to Loved Ones
Your card is all ready to go, and there’s just one step left — to send or schedule your happy Hanukkah cards! It’s easy to do with Greenvelope, and you don’t need to worry about collecting everyone’s up-to-date mailing addresses.
Gather your recipients’ email addresses or phone numbers (or both), and build your guest list. From there, choose to send your cards out straight away or schedule them for a future date. You can even add a gift card to your online cards if you’re in the US, so you can send a thoughtful gift at the same time.
6 of the Best Happy Hanukkah Cards to Send This Year
We’ve covered how to create your own customized Hanukkah cards, but now it’s time for a visual feast. Here, we’ve collected some of our most-loved holiday designs to showcase a mix of classic and contemporary options.
1. Sprinkle Stars Card
Design: Kid Collective
Shine a light on your most-loved family photo with this golden, star-inspired Hanukkah card. We adore the sparkling texture and simple greeting on the front, with room on the reverse for your heartfelt holiday message.
2. Gold Accent Swirl Card
Design: Milk and Marrow
For a more traditional vibe, try this elegant painted Hanukkah card. The combination of rich colors, hints of gold, and sophisticated fonts makes this ideal for a more formal way to send your well wishes.
3. Rainbow Filter Card
Design: Laura Bercovich Design
This modern rainbow Hanukkah card is a lovely option if you have lots of photos and simply can’t choose between them. Share nine of your favorite snaps and use the reverse to share your family story from the year.
4. Letterpress Menorah Invitation
Design: Lisa Travis
If sophistication is your goal, this elegant menorah design is one of our favorite choices. While it’s styled here as a party invitation, it only takes a few changes to the wording to turn it into a card instead.
5. Delicate Drawings Card
Design: Tatjana Mai-Wyss
For fans of watercolors, florals, and stars, this peace-inspired Hanukkah card is ideal. The deep blue hues and sprinkles of silver complement the design perfectly, and there’s plenty of space for even the longest of holiday messages.
6. Geometric Star of David Card
Design: Mint Parcel
This geometric Star of David Hanukkah card honors a classic holiday symbol in a modern and fun way. Available in several bold color options, or you can ask our designers to transform the design to match your favorite palette.
Spread Holiday Cheer This Hanukkah
Crafting the perfect Hanukkah message is all about matching your intention, audience, and personal style. Use this guide to find wording inspiration and ideas for your greeting cards this year.
When you’re ready to get started, explore our collection of Hanukkah cards. There’s a design for every person and situation — whether you want something classic, funny, modern, or elegant.
