Finding Holiday Templates
Constant Contact has over 200 holiday-themed email templates, including both major holidays like “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” themed emails, and smaller observances like “Teacher’s Day” and “Friendship Day” themed emails.
Be prepared this season. Read our November Holidays and Newsletter Ideas – 2024 blog post for a list of upcoming holidays and occasions. That way, you won’t miss an opportunity to engage and delight your customers!
When you’re ready, use the search bar to find the perfect template.
If you can’t find a template, submit your idea and we might create it!
Edit and Customize Your Template
Remember, our templates are fully customizable so if something is not completely the way you want it to be, select that template and use the editor to modify the buttons, text, or images as you see fit. Constant Contact offers AI tools too, so if you’re dealing with writer’s block, the AI writing tools (available when you click on a text block) can give you a hand.
Alternatively, build your own templates by clicking on the Create Theme button. Our swanky template generator can scan your website for logos, icons, images, and colors, helping you to instantly build a themed email template that fits your brand to a T.
Have you built a template that you’re proud of? Show it off by sharing it with our active and welcoming community of marketers, business owners, and creatives! Visit https://community.constantcontact.com/t5/Campaign-Feedback/bd-p/Campaign-feedback and post your template. Get feedback on your template and share your feedback about others’ templates as well.
Sending Your Holiday-Themed Emails
For smaller holidays or observances, it’s totally okay to send an email the day of. For major holidays, schedule your email sends well in advance of the special day, especially if you plan to share any promotional offers. Remember to send follow-up emails as the holiday approaches.
As for the best day to send out an email and yield the highest open rates, that’s entirely dependent on your audience's past engagement history. Different industries see the best outcomes on different days of the week and different times of the day works best for different audiences.
Look back at past campaigns that have been sent out and, focusing on the higher open rates, compare all of those send times to each other and see if there is any consistency with them. Our Find the best time to send campaign emails article can help you get started optimizing your email sends schedule.
Our team at Solutions for Growth can certainly add to VanessaM7330’s very detailed information on ‘Happy Holidays’ themed email templates.
Here are a few ideas and suggestions (and some examples below) on how to design your holiday email template to best stand out from the crowd!
To help your “Happy Holiday” email newsletter shine, consider these top strategies:
1. Personalization
- Use Names: Address recipients by their first name.
- Tailored Messages: Reference past interactions or purchases to make the email feel personal.
2. Creative Design
- Festive Visuals: Use eye-catching graphics, holiday-themed colors, and a clean layout.
- Custom Branding: Incorporate your brand’s colors and logo to maintain consistency.
3. Engaging Subject Line
- Intriguing and Festive: Craft a subject line that captures attention, e.g., “Alice, Cheers to You This Holiday Season!” or “David, Unlock Your Exclusive Holiday Gift Inside!”
4. Compelling Content
- Heartfelt / Gratitude Message: Include a genuine note of gratitude for their support throughout the year.
- Storytelling: Share a brief, heartwarming story about your brand’s holiday spirit or community involvement.
5. Exclusive Offers
- Limited-Time Discounts: Provide special promotions or discounts that are exclusive to holiday email recipients.
- Gift Ideas: Offer curated gift suggestions from your products or services.
6. Call to Action
- Clear and Engaging: Encourage recipients to visit your website, take advantage of a special offer, or share their holiday experiences with your brand on social media.
7. Mobile Optimization
- Responsive Design: Ensure your email looks great on all devices, as many recipients will read emails on their phones.
8. Use of Humor or Creativity
- Lighthearted Tone: A playful or humorous approach can make your email more memorable.
- Unique Themes: Consider using puns, holiday trivia, or fun facts related to your industry.
9. Incorporate User-Generated Content
- Customer Highlights: Feature testimonials or stories from your clients about how they use your products during the holidays.
10. Follow-Up
- Post-Holiday Message: Consider sending a follow-up email thanking customers for their support and highlighting upcoming offers or events.
Below are a few examples of the successful holiday email designs our team at Solutions for Growth have designed for our clients over the years:
Can I help you by helping design your holiday email template this season?
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