“Happy Hanukkah” is a lovely message on its own. To say a little more, send your love, recall a celebration together, or thank someone for inviting you over.
These forty greetings include short wishes, family notes, and thank-yous for hosts. Hanukkah and Chanukah are both common English spellings; use the one your recipient uses if you know it.
Simple Hanukkah greetings
Choose a short greeting for a small card or a friendly note to a neighbor.
Happy Hanukkah. Sending you warm wishes and a little handwritten hello.
Wishing you a joyful Hanukkah with the people you love.
A happy Chanukah to you and your household.
Happy Hanukkah! Sending you love and warm wishes.
Warm wishes for a bright and happy Hanukkah.
Wishing you eight happy nights and a wonderful Hanukkah.
Thinking of you at Hanukkah and sending my best.
Happy Hanukkah to someone who brings so much kindness to the people around them.
Wishing you a Hanukkah full of love and laughter.
Happy Hanukkah from all of us. We hope you have a lovely celebration.
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For family and close friends
Mention a shared evening, a family tradition, or how much you wish you could be together.
Happy Hanukkah, with love from someone who wishes they were sitting beside you.
I have been remembering the evenings we spent together last Hanukkah. The conversation is what stays with me most. Sending love as another celebration begins.
Hanukkah is a welcome reason to tell you how glad I am we are friends.
Happy Hanukkah! I’d love to catch up and hear all your news.
Sending Hanukkah love to every familiar face in your home.
I love hearing our family stories when we get together. Sending you lots of love this Hanukkah.
Happy Hanukkah. I miss the sound of everyone talking at once.
We’ll be thinking of you as we celebrate. Wish you could be here!
A Chanukah hug in an envelope, until I can give you one in person.
Happy Hanukkah, my friend. I’m grateful for another year of your friendship.
For hosts and shared celebrations
Thank your host for a meal, a warm welcome, or something you enjoyed about the evening.
Thank you for welcoming me to celebrate Hanukkah with you.
Thank you for inviting me to celebrate Hanukkah with you. I had a wonderful evening.
Happy Hanukkah, with thanks for making a place for us.
Thank you for such a warm welcome. It was lovely to spend the evening with your family.
Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Happy Hanukkah!
We loved celebrating with you. Wishing you a happy rest of Hanukkah.
Thank you for a Hanukkah evening full of good conversation.
Thank you for all the work you put into hosting us. We had such a good time.
Happy Chanukah to our thoughtful hosts, with affection from us both.
Thank you for including our family in your Hanukkah plans. We’re looking forward to seeing you.
For colleagues, neighbors, or a quieter holiday
A simple greeting works well for a coworker. The quieter notes also suit someone facing a difficult holiday.
Wishing you a happy Hanukkah, from one neighbor to another.
Happy Hanukkah from next door. Wishing you a wonderful holiday.
Happy Hanukkah to a colleague I am glad to work with.
It’s been a pleasure working with you this year. Happy Hanukkah!
Thinking of you this Hanukkah and sending my love.
I know this Hanukkah will feel different. I’m thinking of you and your family.
Happy Hanukkah. Your friendship is welcome in every season.
I’d love to come by for a visit during Hanukkah. Let me know if you’d like some company.
Sending warm thoughts to you and the people you are missing this Hanukkah.
Sending you a big hug this Hanukkah. You’ve been in my thoughts.
Follow their usual spelling
Hanukkah and Chanukah are both common. Matching a spelling your friend uses is an easy personal touch.
Add a memory
Mention the evening you celebrated together or a family tradition you enjoy. If you’re writing to a host, name something you appreciated about the visit.
Questions about writing your card
Is Hanukkah or Chanukah the correct spelling?
Both are common English spellings of the Hebrew name. You can use either, or follow the spelling your recipient prefers.
Can I send a Hanukkah card if I’m not Jewish?
Yes. A friendly “Happy Hanukkah” is a warm greeting to someone who celebrates. You don’t need to add a Hebrew phrase.