September 20, 2024

53 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Greetings for Family and Friends

Happy Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving

No matter how much prep you do ahead of time, Thanksgiving is always a busy day. You’re thinking about the turkey, the sides, the table settings, the decor, and about a million other things. But you should take a moment to yourself on Thanksgiving to think about the people you’re grateful for. Whether it’s your best friend, your religious community members, or long-distance family members, most of us have people in our lives we’re thankful for. And there’s no better way to express those good feelings than with Thanksgiving greetings and wishes shared with those people in our lives.

These Thanksgiving wishes are perfect for sending via text or in a thoughtful Thanksgiving card. Of course, you can always share these Thanksgiving messages of gratitude with the people gathered around your Thanksgiving table. These holiday greetings are the perfect thing to give you some inspiration before everyone goes around the table to say what they’re grateful for this year. You can also read through some of our favorite Thanksgiving quotes, religious Thanksgiving prayers, and funny Thanksgiving puns to give you some ideas about what to say on this special holiday.

We’ve got plenty of Thanksgiving greetings to send to friends, colleagues, businesses, family, and anyone else who deserves your gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Greetings and Wishes for Friends and Family

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  • To my amazing, generous, kind friend: Happy Thanksgiving! You deserve all the blessings life has to offer this season.

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Hoping you and your loved ones have lots to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

  • This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for our friendship.

  • Sending all the good wishes to you this Thanksgiving.

  • Thinking of you on this special holiday, because I’m so thankful that we’re in each other’s lives.

  • May your Thanksgiving be full of family, happiness, and plenty of pie.

  • This Thanksgiving, I hope you get to enjoy lots of delicious food AND a great nap afterwards.

  • Hoping this Thanksgiving is full of peace, joy, and lots of mashed potatoes.

  • This is a time to be thankful for all the blessings in our life, and I hope you know that I consider you to be one of them. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving celebration.

  • Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for always being there to cheer me up.

  • This quote from Maya Angelou made me think of you: “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.”

  • From our home to yours, happy Thanksgiving!

  • I wouldn’t trade your friendship for anything in the world. Happy Thanksgiving to my best friend.

  • Happy Thanksgiving to my favorite person. Hope your family isn’t driving you too crazy today!

  • Thanksgiving Wishes for Colleagues or Businesses

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  • Thank you for everything you do to make this an enjoyable, friendly and successful workplace. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving!

  • I’m thankful to have a teammate like you who is reliable, kind, and fun to be around.

  • Enjoy the Thanksgiving break! You deserve a little relaxation after all your hard work this quarter/month/etc.

  • This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to be working with/for you. Enjoy the long weekend!

  • You’re an important part of this community, and I’m glad we get to work together. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • We’re wishing all our customers a very happy Thanksgiving!

  • [For a business that will be closed]: We’re giving our employees time off to celebrate the holiday with their loved ones. We will re-open on [date] at [time]. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

  • Thank you for being there when I needed some help on [project/task]. I’m so grateful to have a coworker like you.

  • I’m forever inspired by your hard work and dedication. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful to have a coworker who is as funny, kind, and sweet as you are.

  • Have a wonderful long weekend filled with your favorite people and plenty of pumpkin pie!

  • I am grateful to work for such a thoughtful and caring boss. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Thanksgiving Wishes to Express Gratitude

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