In today’s modern world, there’s nothing like the thrill of receiving a holiday package or card via good old-fashioned snail mail. Whether you’re sending thoughtful notes out to all of your loved ones, or have Christmas presents to send to friends and family, there are some important dates to be aware of. Lifestyle Expert Shoana Jenson has you covered: watch the video above for the deadlines to mark on your calendar. And, check out our handy breakdown (via Canada Post) listed below:
PACKAGES:
Packages Within Canada:
DEC. 11 – Regular Parcel
DEC. 20 – Xpresspost
DEC. 23 – Priority
Packages To USA:
DEC. 10 – Parcels/Packets
DEC. 13 – Xpresspost U.S.
DEC. 19 – Priority Worldwide
International:
EUROPE:
OCT. 26 – Surface Parcels/Packets
DEC. 3 – Air Parcels/Packets
DEC 6. – Xpresspost International
DEC. 18 – Priority Worldwide
ASIA/AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND:
OCT. 1 – Surface Parcels/Packets
DEC. 3 – Air Parcels/Packets
DEC 6. – Xpresspost International
DEC. 17 – Priority Worldwide
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA:
OCT. 15 – Surface Parcels/Packets
DEC. 3 – Air Parcels/Packets
DEC 6. – Xpresspost International
DEC. 18 – Priority Worldwide
AFRICA:
OCT. 1 – Surface Parcels/Packets
NOV. 26 – Air Parcels/Packets
DEC 3. – Xpresspost International
DEC. 13 – Priority Worldwide
MIDDLE EAST:
OCT. 1 – Surface Parcels/Packets
DEC. 3 – Air Parcels/Packets
DEC 6. – Xpresspost International
DEC. 13 – Priority Worldwide
HOLIDAY CARDS:
CANADA:
DEC. 18 – Across Provinces
DEC. 19 – Within A Province
DEC. 20 – Within A City
U.S.:
DEC. 9 – Every State
INTERNATIONAL:
NOV. 25 – Africa
DEC. 2 – Europe
DEC. 2 –Asia/Australia/New Zealand
DEC. 2 – Middle East
DEC. 2 – Central & South America
Click here for Tracy’s Holiday Countdown launch video and your step-by-step guide to the season.