{"id":55127,"date":"2025-12-08T05:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T05:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=55127"},"modified":"2025-12-24T06:37:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:37:26","slug":"christmas-email-subject-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Email Subject Lines: 106 Tested Examples to Boost Open Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel it in the air?<\/p>\r\n<p>Christmastime is here at last. While this is a period for family togetherness and putting the laptop down for a while, you can\u2019t break for the end of the year without getting your Christmas email marketing campaign in order.<\/p>\r\n<p>Through automation, you can send timely messages tailored to your audience segments without being in front of the computer.<\/p>\r\n<p>The question is, where do you start with your holiday subject lines?<\/p>\r\n<p>This feels like a million-dollar question, as the success of your subject lines can propel your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-marketing-templates\/\">Christmas email campaign<\/a> forward or leave you ending the year on a sour note. It also doesn\u2019t help that all your competitors will have Christmas email marketing campaigns planned.<\/p>\r\n<p>In this blog post, we have 106 engaging Christmas email subject lines to help you craft the perfect campaigns this holiday.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to use this list: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>1) Pick a category,<\/p>\r\n<p>2) Personalize product\/recipient,<\/p>\r\n<p>3) A\/B test subject vs. control for 24\u201348 hours.<\/p>\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/#The_Anatomy_of_a_Great_Christmas_Email_Subject_Line\" >The Anatomy of a Great Christmas Email Subject Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/#106_Examples_of_Christmas_Email_Subject_Lines\" >106 Examples of Christmas Email Subject Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/#5_Strategies_for_Crafting_Effective_Christmas_Email_Subject_Lines\" >5 Strategies for Crafting Effective Christmas Email Subject Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/#SEO_and_Research_Tips_for_Better_Holiday_Subject_Lines\" >SEO and Research Tips for Better Holiday Subject Lines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-subject-lines\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Anatomy_of_a_Great_Christmas_Email_Subject_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>The Anatomy of a Great Christmas Email Subject Line<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>What goes into the highest-performing subject lines around the yuletide season? Here are the various parts of an excellent subject line\u2019s anatomy, if you will.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Meets the character limit<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Did you know subject lines have a character limit? Internet service providers from Yahoo! to Google will cut off emails that exceed the limit, meaning your subject line will leave your readers in the dust.<\/p>\r\n<p>I know that Christmastime has some suspense as family guesses what their gifts will be, but holiday email marketing isn\u2019t supposed to be a guessing game. If your message isn\u2019t straightforward and clear, customers and potential customers will move on to the next email in their inbox.<\/p>\r\n<p>Okay, so what\u2019s the limit? It\u2019s up to 50 characters, giving you between seven and nine words to work with, depending on the length of the words.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Anatomy \u2014 with Character-Count Guidelines<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Viewing Context \/ Goal<\/th>\r\n<th>Recommended Subject-Line Length (characters)<\/th>\r\n<th>Approx. Word Count<\/th>\r\n<th>Why this Range \/ Notes<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Mobile inbox (smartphones \u2014 small screen)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>\u2248 30\u201340 characters<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>~5\u20137 words<\/td>\r\n<td>Mobile inboxes often truncate longer subject lines; this ensures full visibility on most phones. (<a title=\"20 Christmas Email Subject Lines To Get Your Emails Read\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.beehiiv.com\/p\/20-christmas-email-subject-lines-to-get-your-emails-read?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">blog.beehiiv.com<\/a>)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Mobile-first + \u201csafe bet\u201d for most users<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>\u2248 35\u201345 characters<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>~6\u20138 words<\/td>\r\n<td>Balanced visibility on most mobile devices while giving slightly more space for added context (emoji, discount, holiday word).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>General guideline for broad compatibility (mobile + desktop)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>\u2264 50 characters<\/strong> (aim for 45\u201350)<\/td>\r\n<td>~7\u20139 words<\/td>\r\n<td>Many experts recommend keeping subject lines under 50 characters to avoid truncation across various devices and email clients. (<a title=\"Email Subject Lines: Top Tips &amp; Best Practices\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/marketing\/email\/subject-lines\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Salesforce<\/a>)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Desktop + generous space (but still concise)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Up to ~60\u201370 characters<\/strong> (rarely)<\/td>\r\n<td>~9\u201312 words<\/td>\r\n<td>Desktop clients may show longer subject lines \u2014 but readability and impact drops if subject-line becomes long; use only if extra context is really needed. (<a title=\"Data Says: The Best Email Subject Line Length\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mailpro.com\/blog\/email-subject-line-lenght?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">mailpro.com<\/a>)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h5 data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1611\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Guidelines &amp; Best Practices When Using This Table<\/span><\/h5>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"2414\">\r\n<li data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1815\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1815\"><strong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1654\">Front-load the most important words<\/strong> \u2014 put key hooks (offer, urgency, holiday cue) in the first ~30\u201335 characters so they show even if the rest is truncated.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2036\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2036\"><strong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1880\">Keep holiday elements (like emojis, festive words) sparing<\/strong> \u2014 emojis and extra words consume character budget quickly; using them judiciously maximizes visibility and clarity.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2177\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2177\"><strong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2066\">Shorter is often better<\/strong> \u2014 many successful subject lines are only ~6\u20137 words or ~36 characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2414\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2414\"><strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2203\">Test across devices<\/strong> \u2014 since display varies significantly (mobile vs desktop, different email clients), always preview subject lines to ensure critical message appears in the visible portion.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div><br><iframe title=\"Thanksgiving Marketing: The Best Thanksgiving Marketing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dHpi6C2RXjw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Keeps the campaigns timely and seasonal<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>The Christmas season is exciting and jam-packed. Every day brings something new, presenting many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/marketing\/email-marketing\">email marketing<\/a> opportunities. However, you have to be ready to capitalize on December as best you can.<\/p>\r\n<p>For example, if there are only five shopping days left until Christmas, your email has to go out exactly then. Your readers don\u2019t want to receive an irrelevant message, as you will only confuse them.<\/p>\r\n<p>Even if you had a great offer inside, your customers might never know because they won\u2019t even bother to read the email.<\/p>\r\n<p>Another consideration is seasonality. It\u2019s Christmas, a time of fun and yuletide cheer. Incorporate holiday vocabulary into your subject lines.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of phrases to get you started:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Yuletide<\/li>\r\n<li>Jolly<\/li>\r\n<li>Jingling<\/li>\r\n<li>Christmas tree<\/li>\r\n<li>Chestnuts<\/li>\r\n<li>Cheer<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa Claus<\/li>\r\n<li>Holly<\/li>\r\n<li>Jolly<\/li>\r\n<li>Gifts\/presents<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate<\/li>\r\n<li>Carols\/songs<\/li>\r\n<li>Yuletide<\/li>\r\n<li>Elves<\/li>\r\n<li>Festive<\/li>\r\n<li>Joyous<\/li>\r\n<li>Jack Frost<\/li>\r\n<li>Holiday season<\/li>\r\n<li>Saint Nick<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s helpers<\/li>\r\n<li>Tinsel<\/li>\r\n<li>Stockings<\/li>\r\n<li>Good tidings<\/li>\r\n<li>Season\u2019s greetings<\/li>\r\n<li>Xmas<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-landing-pages\/\">Read also: What To Learn From Christmas Landing Pages That Convert<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Includes emojis<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Emojis are a divisive topic in email subject lines, as some people love them and think they\u2019re great in emails, and others don\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n<p>I believe that it\u2019s all about the type of email. For example, emojis aren\u2019t appropriate for all professional business subject lines, but this is Christmas. It\u2019s all about the shiny baubles, glittery tinsel, and extravagance.<\/p>\r\n<p>So yes, your holiday emails warrant a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/emojis-with-meaning\/\">extra emojis<\/a>. They help make your message stand out.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, don\u2019t go too crazy. One emoji counts as one character, so you can cut off your message if you add too many.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here are some emojis associated with Christmas to use:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Bell \ud83d\udd14<\/li>\r\n<li>Baby angel \ud83d\udc7c<\/li>\r\n<li>Chestnut \ud83c\udf30<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa Claus \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Claus \ud83e\udd36<\/li>\r\n<li>Present \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Latin cross \u271d\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<li>Glowing star \ud83c\udf1f<\/li>\r\n<li>Deer \ud83e\udd8c<\/li>\r\n<li>Snowman \u2603\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<li>Tree \ud83c\udf32<\/li>\r\n<li>Christmas tree \ud83c\udf84<\/li>\r\n<li>Cookie \ud83c\udf6a<\/li>\r\n<li>Snowflake \u2744\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/email-emojis\/\">Read also: Should You Use Emojis in Email Subject Lines?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77916 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectline-anatomy-infographic.png\" alt=\"Anatomy of a Christmas email subject line \u2014 emoji, urgency, personalization, length\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectline-anatomy-infographic.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectline-anatomy-infographic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectline-anatomy-infographic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectline-anatomy-infographic-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Uses numbers to quantify values<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>According to recent benchmarks, emails with personalized subject lines are up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignmonitor.com\/resources\/infographics\/24-email-marketing-stats-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"274\">26% more likely to be opened<\/em><\/a> than those without personalization.<\/p>\r\n<p>Granted, that doesn\u2019t mean you need to slap numbers in every subject line you write going forward but use them where it makes sense.<\/p>\r\n<p>Christmastime presents countless opportunities to incorporate numbers into your subject lines. For example, you can send daily emails for the Twelve Days of Christmas, counting down and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/discount-emails\/\">offering discounts<\/a> or freebies.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can also count down the days \u2018til Christmas, or at least the shopping days.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Has personalized subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>A personalized subject line doesn\u2019t stop at including the recipient\u2019s name. The message should be tailored to them, perhaps mentioning a product or service they\u2019ve bought or looked at before abandoning their cart.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your subject line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ecommerce-email-personalization\/\">personalization<\/a> game needs to be airtight around the holidays as if you slip up, a competitor will jump in and steal your glory (and your customer).<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Connects emotionally<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Christmas is a sentimental time, so writing subject lines that tug on the heartstrings is more appropriate now than during other seasons.<\/p>\r\n<p>Besides warm email content, your subject lines should also have a sense of urgency and even FOMO, especially as the holiday shopping season begins.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><strong>Quick A\/B Tests to Try<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Test<\/th>\r\n<th>Variant A<\/th>\r\n<th>Variant B<\/th>\r\n<th>Suggested KPIs (after 24\u201348 hrs)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Test 1: Urgency vs Benefit<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\u201c\ud83c\udf84 Last Chance \u2014 24-Hour Christmas Sale Ends Tonight!\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201c\ud83c\udf81 50% Off \u2013 Christmas Deals Inside\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>Open Rate, Click-to-Open (CTOR), Conversion Rate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Test 2: Emoji vs No Emoji<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cOnly 12 Hours Left to Claim Your Christmas Offer \ud83c\udf85\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cOnly 12 Hours Left to Claim Your Christmas Offer\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>Open Rate, Unsubscribe Rate, Deliverability\/Spam-flag Rate<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-examples\/\">Read also: How To Write The Perfect Christmas Email [+ Fresh Subject Lines]<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"106_Examples_of_Christmas_Email_Subject_Lines\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">106 Examples of Christmas Email Subject Lines<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Best-Performing Christmas Email Subject Lines (High-Open Rate Picks)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Rank<\/th>\r\n<th>Subject Line (Christmas Email)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cCelebrate the Season with Our Festive Holiday Offers!\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cChristmas Countdown: Grab Your Last-Minute Deals ASAP!\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cSnow Much Savings! Discover Our Holiday Deals Now \u2603\ufe0f\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cYou\u2019re on Santa\u2019s Nice List! See Your Offer Inside\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cUnwrap Joy: Our Best Holiday Deals Inside\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cFinal Dash for Gifts: Last-Minute Christmas Deals Are Here\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cWishing You a Christmas Filled with Love and Joy\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cMerry Christmas from [company name]\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cWarm Holiday Greetings for You\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cSleigh the Savings: Unwrap Your Holiday Specials\u201d<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Are you ready to see premium examples of Christmas email subject lines as you ideate what will go into your campaign? I\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\r\n<p>The following examples are divided into several categories, so you will have subject lines to inspire you no matter what type of festive email you deliver.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Holiday offer email subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Celebrate the Season with Our Festive Holiday Offers!<\/li>\r\n<li>Happy Holidays! \ud83c\udf84 Dive into Exclusive Deals Just for You!<\/li>\r\n<li>Wrap Up Your Year with Our Special Holiday Discounts<\/li>\r\n<li>Cheers to Savings! Unlock Your Exclusive Holiday Deals Today<\/li>\r\n<li>You\u2019re on Santa\u2019s Nice List! See Your Offer Inside \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Jingle All the Way with Savings on Our Holiday Offers<\/li>\r\n<li>\u2018Tis the Season for Savings: Your Exclusive Holiday Discounts<\/li>\r\n<li>A Merry Christmas Deal Awaits! Explore Our End-of-Year Sale \ud83c\udf84<\/li>\r\n<li>Festive Finds: Our Christmas Gift to You \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Season\u2019s Greetings! Enjoy Special Holiday Savings<\/li>\r\n<li>Unwrap Joy: Our Best Holiday Deals Inside \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Get in the Spirit with Our Festive Holiday Specials<\/li>\r\n<li>Jolly Good Savings: Your Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide<\/li>\r\n<li>Treat Yourself This Season with Our Exclusive Holiday Discounts<\/li>\r\n<li>Glow Up Your Holidays with Our Limited-Time Deals! \ud83c\udf1f<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Secret: Holiday Offers Just for You \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Best Savings: Dive into Our Holiday Collection! \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Warm Wishes and Hot Deals: Your Holiday Savings Await<\/li>\r\n<li>Sleigh the Savings: Unwrap Your Holiday Specials \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Holiday Happiness Starts Here: Exclusive Offers Inside<\/li>\r\n<li>Snow Much Savings! Discover Our Holiday Deals Now \u2603\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Last-minute reminder email subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol start=\"22\">\r\n<li>Christmas Countdown: Grab Your Last-Minute Deals ASAP!<\/li>\r\n<li>Final Festive Frenzy: Can\u2019t-Miss Christmas Rush Deals Are Here<\/li>\r\n<li>Wrap It Up in Time: Last-Minute Christmas Savings Today \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Elves at Your Service: Christmas Deals Inside<\/li>\r\n<li>Jingle All the Way to These Urgent Christmas Savings!<\/li>\r\n<li>It\u2019s Now or Never: Last-Minute Christmas Deals Await!<\/li>\r\n<li>Hurry Down the Chimney! Limited-Time Christmas Savings \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>URGENT: Time\u2019s Ticking on These Great Christmas Savings<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Express: Last Call for Christmas Deals! \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Wrap Up Your Shopping Today: Limited Offers Inside<\/li>\r\n<li>Final Dash for Gifts: Last-Minute Christmas Deals Are Here \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Rudolph Says Hurry! Last Chance for Christmas Savings \ud83e\udd8c<\/li>\r\n<li>Sleigh Bells Ringing \u2013 These Christmas Deals Are Going Quick \ud83d\udd14<\/li>\r\n<li>Don\u2019t Miss Out! These Christmas Deals Will Be Gone<\/li>\r\n<li>Urgent: Grab Your Last-Minute Christmas Deals Now!<\/li>\r\n<li>Tick-Tock! 5 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas<\/li>\r\n<li>Last-Minute Gifts for Everyone on Your List<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Countdown: Rush in for These Christmas Savings \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Final Call for Christmas Cheer: Your Deals Inside<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Christmas greeting email subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol start=\"41\">\r\n<li>Wishing You a Christmas Filled with Love and Joy<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Christmas from [company name]<\/li>\r\n<li>Peace, Love, and Joy \u2013 Merry Christmas to You!<\/li>\r\n<li>Sending Festive Cheer for a Merry Christmas<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Christmas: Embrace the Spirit of the Season<\/li>\r\n<li>Wishing You a Merry and Bright Christmas!<\/li>\r\n<li>Warmest Greetings from Us to You<\/li>\r\n<li>May Your Christmas Sparkle with Love and Joy<\/li>\r\n<li>Thank You for Another Amazing Year<\/li>\r\n<li>Sending Warm Hugs and Christmas Blessings!<\/li>\r\n<li>Happy Yule! We\u2019re Grateful for You<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Christmas and Happy New Beginnings<\/li>\r\n<li>Wishing You a Christmas of Peace and Happiness<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate the Wonder of Christmas with Us! \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Joy to the World: Merry Christmas<\/li>\r\n<li>To You and Yours on Christmas<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!<\/li>\r\n<li>Wishing You a Christmas Filled with Smiles<\/li>\r\n<li>May Your Days be Merry and Your Heart be Light<\/li>\r\n<li>Cheers to Christmas Magic and Happy Memories!<\/li>\r\n<li>Sending You Love and Light This Xmas<\/li>\r\n<li>Season\u2019s Greetings from [company name]<\/li>\r\n<li>Christmas Blessings and Joyous Moments \u271d\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<li>Warmest Thoughts and Best Wishes for Christmas<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas Today<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Christmas to You and Your Loved Ones<\/li>\r\n<li>Wishing You Peace, Love, and Merry Moments<\/li>\r\n<li>May Your Days Be Merry and Bright<\/li>\r\n<li>Blessed Yuletide to You<\/li>\r\n<li>It\u2019s Time to Celebrate Christmas!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Happy holidays email subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol start=\"71\">\r\n<li>Warm Holiday Greetings for You<\/li>\r\n<li>Umoja to Kuumba: Wishing You a Warm Kwanzaa<\/li>\r\n<li>Festival of Lights: Wishing You a Happy Hanukkah!<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate Kwanzaa with [company name]<\/li>\r\n<li>Warmest Wishes for the Festival of Lights<\/li>\r\n<li>Hanukkah Blessings and Joyful Celebrations<\/li>\r\n<li>Warm Kwanzaa Greetings from [company name]<\/li>\r\n<li>Shine Bright: Happy Hanukkah from [company name]<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah<\/li>\r\n<li>Warm Kwanzaa Blessings<\/li>\r\n<li>Wishing You Eight Nights of Hanukkah Happiness!<\/li>\r\n<li>Happy Kwanzaa from [company name]!<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate Kwanzaa with Joy and Purpose<\/li>\r\n<li>Illuminate Your Holiday Seasons \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/email-templates\/seasons\/hanukkah\">Happy Hanukkah<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Best Wishes for a Beautiful Hanukkah<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Christmas in July email subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ol start=\"86\">\r\n<li>Tropical Tinsel: Kick off Christmas in July! \ud83c\udf34<\/li>\r\n<li>Frosty Treats and Christmas Beats: It\u2019s July Jubilation!<\/li>\r\n<li>Sunshine and Sleigh Bells: Christmas in July Extravaganza<\/li>\r\n<li>Flip-Flops and Frosty Fun \u2013 It\u2019s Christmas in July<\/li>\r\n<li>Our Christmas in July Deals Starts Right Now!<\/li>\r\n<li>Celebrate the Season Early with Christmas in July Deals<\/li>\r\n<li>July Jollies: Our Xmas in July Sale Starts NOW<\/li>\r\n<li>Ho Ho Heatwave: Christmas in July Deals to Cool You Down \ud83e\udd75<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Vacation: Join the Christmas in July Fun! \ud83c\udf85<\/li>\r\n<li>Sizzling Savings to Heat Up Your July with Christmas Cheer<\/li>\r\n<li>Tropical Tidings! Unwrap a Christmas in July Surprise \ud83c\udf81<\/li>\r\n<li>Sneak a Peek at Santa\u2019s Summer Workshop<\/li>\r\n<li>Chillax and Celebrate \u2013 Christmas in July Joy Starts Today!<\/li>\r\n<li>Merry Midsummer: Christmas in July Celebrations Await You!<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Secret Escape \u2013 Christmas in July Deals Unveiled<\/li>\r\n<li>Snowflakes in July? It\u2019s Christmas Magic Unleashed! \u2603\ufe0f<\/li>\r\n<li>Sunny Savings: Christmas in July Fun Begins!<\/li>\r\n<li>Cool Yule Vibes: Dive into Christmas in July Delights<\/li>\r\n<li>A Sneak Peek of Our Christmas in July Deals<\/li>\r\n<li>Beat the Summer Blues with Xmas in July Deals<\/li>\r\n<li>Santa\u2019s Summer Stop: Unwrap Christmas in July Joy<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h4><span style=\"color: #666699;\">Micro-case examples showing a subject line \u2192 result<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Micro-case<\/th>\r\n<th>Before (Original Subject Line)<\/th>\r\n<th>After (New Subject Line)<\/th>\r\n<th>Result (Hypothetical)<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Case 1: Add urgency + holiday emotion<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cHoliday Sale \u2014 Shop Now\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201c\ud83c\udf84 Last Call: Christmas Sale Ends Tonight!\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>+22% open rate, +15% click-to-open (CTOR)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Case 2: Highlight discount, add emoji<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cWinter Deals Are Here\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201c50% Off Christmas Deals \ud83c\udf81 \u2014 Limited Time!\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>+18% open rate, +10% clicks<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Case 3: Make it personal + benefit-driven<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cCheck Our Holiday Gifts\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>\u201cJohn \u2014 Your Christmas Gift Ideas Inside \ud83c\udf84\u201d<\/td>\r\n<td>+25% open rate, +12% click-through rate (CTR)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-email-marketing-templates\/\">Read also: Christmas Email Marketing Templates to Copy &amp; Send Now<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77913 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectlines-top8-table.png\" alt=\"Top 8 Christmas email subject lines and why they work \u2014 comparison table\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectlines-top8-table.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectlines-top8-table-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectlines-top8-table-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/christmas-subjectlines-top8-table-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Strategies_for_Crafting_Effective_Christmas_Email_Subject_Lines\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">5 Strategies for Crafting Effective Christmas Email Subject Lines<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<br><iframe title=\"Open and Clicks in EngageBay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cvh4GuceCWw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/5daaade3e3e3f04da71daa8e\/619391739edc7e51fa8065c2_pmmfm75_4BQKrTr-SlTTm34u9r8t5EZF7SV4hEitmPEaI-AaZbsxauAl9KSpdUP9XPhpiZw9RdT5aC2hGS0hpxXItnCJHTEbDSWn5vSf-0sEh8Wna5N_Y7TKKmEoDS6R27ejzE36.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/5daaade3e3e3f04da71daa8e\/619391739edc7e51fa8065c2_pmmfm75_4BQKrTr-SlTTm34u9r8t5EZF7SV4hEitmPEaI-AaZbsxauAl9KSpdUP9XPhpiZw9RdT5aC2hGS0hpxXItnCJHTEbDSWn5vSf-0sEh8Wna5N_Y7TKKmEoDS6R27ejzE36.png\" alt=\"Christmas email happy holidays with Santa and snowman\" width=\"500\" height=\"920\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image courtesy of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/unlayer.com\/blog\/christmas-emails\"><em>Unlayer<\/em> <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>You\u2019re ready to get writing, and there\u2019s not a second to waste, as you need to launch your Christmas email marketing campaign shortly. The following pointers will help as you unveil your subject lines.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Apply humor to your subject lines<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Although humor can be an iffy device to rely on when writing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/best-email-subject-lines\/\">email subject lines<\/a>, you have slightly more leeway when Christmastime comes around.<\/p>\r\n<p>For example, try elf humor. Here\u2019s a joke. Why do Santa\u2019s elves go to therapy? They need more elf esteem!<\/p>\r\n<p>I mean, that joke is over the character limit for an email subject line, but it gives you a good idea of the type of humor you can successfully incorporate into your messaging.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep away from off-color humor. Now is the time of year for goodwill toward people, so there\u2019s no talking about religion, politics, or any sexual content. Also, don\u2019t make fun of holiday characters like Rudolph or Santa; you don\u2019t want to offend your audience.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/holiday-email-subject-lines\/\">Read also: 149 Captivating Holiday Email Subject Lines That Work<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Align the email content with the subject line<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>If your Christmas email subject line discusses a Christmas in July deal, but there\u2019s no mention of it in your email body, the disconnect will throw off the reader. Maybe this kind of error is allowable once, but if you make it into a regular occurrence, you will lose email readership, subscribers, and even customers.<\/p>\r\n<p>In that regard, don\u2019t make false promises to your audience. If you can\u2019t truly offer them 70% off, don\u2019t mention it in your subject line just to get clicks and opens. This campaign will succeed, but your future ones won\u2019t because your audience will feel duped.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep the messaging consistent to build and maintain trust and loyalty.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Incorporate elements of curiosity<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Christmas is all about big emotions, especially curiosity and wonderment. Perhaps you offer your audience a mystery coupon where they have to do a virtual scratch-off to see how much they\u2019ll get.<\/p>\r\n<p>Another great way to get your audience curious? Use questions in your subject lines. This was mentioned once but bears repeating, as it\u2019s a valuable tool in your subject line-writing arsenal.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/cyber-monday-email-subject-lines\/\">Read also: 103 Cyber Monday Email Subject Lines for High Impact Campaigns<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Match your subject lines with your brand identity<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>You\u2019ve long established your brand, including your voice or tone. When writing email subject lines (and body content, too, for that matter), you should always triple-check that your tone aligns with your brand identity.<\/p>\r\n<p>If it doesn\u2019t, it creates a dichotomy in what your reader expects versus what they get. This can erode trust and hurt the working relationship.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Always split test<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>I saved my best tip for last, as it\u2019s the most important. You should always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ecommerce-email-a-b-testing\/\">A\/B test<\/a> your subject lines, no matter what. I know you\u2019re trying to get your Christmas email marketing campaign out the door ASAP, so you need to plan to test in advance.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-54583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl.png\" alt=\"A\/B testing email subject lines with EngageBay\" width=\"800\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl.png 1919w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl-1536x751.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SCR-20240223-jvnl-150x73.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Split testing experiments take at least two weeks to conduct and derive results, so give yourself that much time and a week extra to be on the safe side. Once you have the results, you can determine which subject lines and body content your audience will resonate with.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/black-friday-email-subject-lines\/\">Read also: 103 Black Friday Email Subject Lines To Outshine Your Competition<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEO_and_Research_Tips_for_Better_Holiday_Subject_Lines\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">SEO and Research Tips for Better Holiday Subject Lines<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Christmas push is your last chance to bring in sales for the fourth quarter and end the year strong, so don\u2019t miss opportunities to fortify your email marketing campaign as much as possible.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Use keyword tools to find trending Christmas-related search terms<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Your emails target a specific keyword, so your Christmas email subject lines must do the same. Focusing on generalized keywords like Christmas, Xmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa this time of year is okay.<\/p>\r\n<p>However, you\u2019ll have to write inventive copy to branch away from your competitors and make a spot for yourself to bring in more revenue.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Try AI to get more ideas<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Both free and paid AI tools can be an endless source of Christmas email subject line generation. Type what you want, then see what the AI generates.<\/p>\r\n<p>Is it perfect? No. Does the AI often need finessing? You betcha. It can also sometimes be repetitive, but that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t think of these subject lines as final drafts, per se. Rather, consider them first drafts. You can use the structure of the subject line, finetuning it to match your brand voice.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/survey-email-subject-lines\/\">Read also: 70+ Survey Email Subject Lines To Boost Your Response Rate<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Analyze competitors\u2019 email subject lines for inspiration<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>Another great source for strong subject lines is your competitors\u2019 inboxes. Subscribe to their services to see what kinds of emails they send out. Mark down the subject lines you like, then discuss them with your team.<\/p>\r\n<p>What is it about your competitor\u2019s subject line that won you over? Is it the structure? The inquisitiveness? The sharp wit or fun personality?<\/p>\r\n<p>Whatever it is, make a list. Then, sit down with your team and brainstorm how your subject lines can touch on those qualities.<\/p>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t copy your competitor\u2019s Christmas email subject lines. That will be as obvious as a sore thumb. Don\u2019t even modify them. Instead, use them to inspire you.<br><iframe title=\"Holiday Marketing: Best New Year Marketing Ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zpdWT1ZOMsg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br>&nbsp;<a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/christmas-marketing-ideas\/\">Read also: 10 Christmas Marketing Ideas For Some Sales Magic\u2728<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Christmas email subject lines are a chance to usher in the joyousness of the holiday season. You can use your subject lines to promote a holiday sale, either at the start of the season or last-minute deals for people still wrapping up their shopping lists.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can also write subject lines to wish your audience a happy Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or even all three!<\/p>\r\n<p>Mastering the art of writing holiday subject lines will help you connect more efficiently with your audience, driving loyalty and conversions.<\/p>\r\n<p>You\u2019ll also increase sales and end your fourth quarter strong!<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/\">EngageBay<\/a> is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer support software for small businesses, startups, and solopreneurs. 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Data has found that the email open rate on mobile devices between Thanksgiving and New Year\u2019s hovers at around <a href=\"https:\/\/corp.inntopia.com\/ultimate-holiday-marketing-guide\/#:~:text=Holidays%20averaged%20a%2021.8%25%20open,are%20willing%20to%20open%20it.\">44.2%<\/a>. Another 34.6% read on webmail and 19.6 on a desktop computer.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1765181379280\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When is the best time to send holiday emails?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">On the holidays themselves, or right before. 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