Gift messages for tags and cards

A gift without a line of writing is only an object. These short messages fit on a tag or the inside of a card. Tap Copy, or better, write one out by hand.

Birthday

• Happy birthday! I hope this year gives you more of everything you love.Copy
• For the person who remembers everyone's birthday: today we remember yours.Copy
• जन्मदिन की ढेरों शुभकामनाएँ। यह छोटा सा तोहफ़ा, बहुत सारे प्यार के साथ।Copy

Wedding

• Wishing you both a lifetime of love, patience and laughter.Copy
• May your home always be full of guests, food and happiness. Congratulations!Copy
• नए जीवन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। सदा सुखी रहो।Copy

Anniversary

• To the two of you, who make it look easy. Happy anniversary.Copy
• Another year together, and still our favourite couple.Copy
• सालगिरह मुबारक। आपका साथ यूँ ही बना रहे।Copy

Housewarming

• May this home be filled with good food, good sleep and good people.Copy
• New walls, new memories. Congratulations on your new home.Copy
• नए घर की बहुत बधाई। यह घर सदा खुशियों से भरा रहे।Copy

New baby

• Welcome to the world, little one. You have chosen your parents well.Copy
• Congratulations! May the baby bring you joy and, one day, a full night's sleep.Copy
• नन्हे मेहमान के आने की बहुत बधाई।Copy

Thank you

• A small thank you for a big kindness.Copy
• You went out of your way for us, and we noticed. Thank you.Copy
• आपकी मदद के लिए दिल से धन्यवाद।Copy

Farewell and retirement

• This place will not be the same without you. Go well, and stay in touch.Copy
• Thank you for everything you taught us. Enjoy every free morning.Copy
• आपके साथ काम करना सौभाग्य रहा। नई पारी के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।Copy

Diwali and festivals

• Wishing you light, sweets and good company this Diwali.Copy
• Eid Mubarak to you and your family.Copy
• Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!Copy
• दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।Copy

Writing your own in three lines

1. Name the occasion: "Happy 60th birthday, Papa."
2. Say one true thing: a memory, a quality you admire, or why you chose this gift.
3. End with a wish and your name.

Three honest lines are better than a long verse copied from somewhere.

Guides

• Shagun: giving moneyThe envelope, the extra rupee and how to decide the amount.
• Gifting etiquetteGiving, receiving, regifting and gifts to avoid.
• Return giftsIdeas for birthdays, weddings, pujas and housewarmings.
• Gift wrappingWrap a box neatly, or wrap without paper at all.
• Secret Santa name drawerPair everyone for a gift exchange on one phone.