10 Inspiring Toasts for a Memorable Holiday Celebration

I can’t believe we are winding down the last month of 2022 already! It seems like we just started the year.

I pray you are taking time to enjoy yourself and not getting overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle that often comes in December.

Below is a great article from Black Speakers Network that I want to share, on dinner toast ideas for the holidays. If you have always desired to deliver the toast, but didn’t feel like you had the right words – these ideas will help you get off to a good start!

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As millions of people are preparing to relax, eat and be merry this holiday season, there is likely one last speaking engagement awaiting many of us…The Toast.

Whether planned or impromptu, a well-delivered dinner toast can be the perfect way to lift the spirits of your guests and elevate your holiday event experience.

The good news is that toasts don’t need to be long; they just need to be sincere and meaningful.

Here are 10 Inspirational Holiday & New Year toast ideas so you won’t be caught at a loss for words this season.

(Of course, feel free to modify or personalize for your own voice, style, and occasion)

1. “Here’s to new beginnings and fresh starts. May the coming year be filled with love, laughter, and all of the things that bring us joy.”

 

2. “As we gather together to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year, let us take a moment to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for. Here’s to another year of love, friendship, and all of the blessings that life has to offer.”

 

3. “As we raise our glasses to the new year, let us also raise our hopes and aspirations for all that it has in store. May the coming year bring us all health, happiness, and prosperity.”

 

4. “Here’s to the people who make our lives better every day through their love, support, and friendship. May the new year bring even more joy and connection to our lives.”

 

5. “As we say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new, let us take a moment to celebrate all of the progress and achievements we have made. Here’s to a bright and successful future.”

 

6. “Here’s to the people who inspire us, challenge us, and push us to be the best versions of ourselves. May the new year bring even more opportunities for growth and self-improvement.”

 

7. “As we celebrate the holidays and look forward to the new year, let us remember that the most important things in life are the people we hold dear. Here’s to another year of love, laughter, and the warmth of family and friends.”

 

8. “Here’s to the moments that take our breath away, the memories that make us smile, and the experiences that shape us. May the new year bring even more of these precious gifts into our lives.”

 

9. “As we raise our glasses to the new year, let us also raise our spirits and our hearts to the infinite possibilities that it holds. Here’s to a year of dreams coming true and adventures yet to come.”

 

10. “Here’s to the people who make our lives brighter, the moments that fill our hearts with joy, and the dreams that keep us moving forward. May the new year be a time of hope, prosperity, and all the things that bring us happiness.”

I hope these examples give you some inspiration for crafting your own holiday or New Year toast. Remember to keep it positive, heartfelt, and focused on the things that truly matter in life.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year from Black Speakers Network!

Cheers!
Brian J. Olds
President & Founder
Black Speakers Network