According to the USPS calendar, November 13 was the last day to ship Parcel Post packages to military addresses to ensure Christmas arrival. The 3rd of December is the last day to send Priority Mail International in time for Christmas. The 11th is the last day to send Express Mail International for Christmas arrival. On the 15th you can ship Parcel Post to U.S. addresses in time for Christmas. On the 17th you can squeeze in letters to military in time for Christmas arrival.

The 19th to the 22nd are the busy days. The last day for most international shipping is the 19th. The 20th is the last day for first-class mail to ensure Christmas arrival. On the 21st you can send Priority Mail and the 22nd is the last day for most Express Mail to arrive on Christmas.

Hanukkah begins on sundown December 8th and last until December 16th.

If you miss those dates or desire to send additional greetings, you can do so with paid or free “e-cards” through the Internet. The following links are for e-card services on the Internet. They have cards for virtually—pardon the pun—every other occasions. Some of the free services may get paid by including advertising in the e-card. All are animated cards and some contain fun games.
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