40 hot holiday subject lines

During the holiday season, coming up with an attention-grabbing subject line is almost as challenging as finding the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. With Christmas promotions and other holiday messages flooding inboxes, it takes a little more effort to make sure your subject lines shine merry and bright. To help your business pa-rum-pum-pum-pummel that inbox competition, here is the holiday and Christmas subject line inspiration you’re looking for.
Holly jolly subject lines

Time to get what you really wanted for Christmas | Poprageous
Countdown to Christmas with 12 Days of Deals | Michaels
Sale on sale = Christmas comes early | Banana Republic
Christmas blues? We have the cure | Brit + Co
Ho-ho-hold up. You haven’t started your holiday shopping yet?! | Hot Topic
HOWLY SHIP! $5 BarkBoxes by Christmas | BarkBox
A last-minute gift for car lovers | AutoZone
The Holiday’s Greatest Hits | Nike
Who’d ya forget? Get to stores for 40% off | J.Crew
Here’s your holiday beauty how-to | Sephora
The gift every home will love | Nest
Santa’s Helpers: 20% off stocking stuffers | Zazzle Inc.
SLEIGH with 30% off holiday faves | Forever21
Happy Holidays! Time to open your gift | ASOS
Magical season, magical savings…30% off all faux fur! | Pottery Barn
11 gift ideas. Something great for everyone on your list | Crate and Barrel
Tomorrow, we’re getting gifty | Everlane
It looks a little empty underneath that tree | BoxLunch
Glam gifts + perfect prices = match, made | Target
Let’s catch up before Santa gets here! | Uniqlo
Don’t panic, holiday procrastinators! There’s still time | Threadless
Psst, Santa — here’s what they really want | Sur La Table
What’s everyone getting this year? | Away
Rudolph to Runway: Holiday fashion | Etsy
Make that list, check it twice | eBags
Holiday steals that won’t land you on the naughty list! | Petco
Our shopping event is on | Apple
Deck your shoe closet! Get 40% off ALL shoes! | Charlotte Russe

Santa Claus is coming to town — and so are more subject lines
Need to promote your annual holiday sale, event or fundraiser? Tailor these subject lines to suit your business’s needs.
Sales and promotions

Tree-mendous savings are waiting for you
Unwrap your gift — 50% off ends tonight
Happy holidays from our family to yours!
A sale yule love — 40% off everything!
You made our nice list — enjoy 30% off

Holiday events

Celebrate the holidays with us
Two words: Christmas. Party.
Rock around the Christmas tree with us
You’re invited: Stop by our very merry sales event
We ho-ho-hope you’ll be at our free workshop

Giving campaigns and fundraising

This holiday season, make an impact
Help us wrap up the year — give a gift
Spread holiday cheer — and hope
Give a gift, make a difference
We believe in the magic of giving

One more way to sleigh the holiday
As a business owner, you know just how busy this time of year can be. Reduce some of that stress by preparing your emails ahead of time. Once you’ve created a subject line that works for you, consider using an email automation tool such as VerticalResponse’s Autoresponders and Email Series. This will allow you to set up your emails when it’s convenient for you, and then have them sent automatically at the right time. Creating an email series during the holidays keeps your business top-of-mind and builds anticipation for upcoming sales and events.
All it takes is a little preparation and creativity, and you’ll be sending holiday emails that stand out and help you achieve your seasonal marketing goals.
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Source: Vertical Response