Post office sets deadlines for holiday mail
Deadlines are approaching for people who are planning to send mail overseas for Christmas.
To reach the destination by Dec. 25 the parcels should be sent by:
Dec. 11 – Military priority mail and first-class mail
Dec. 14 – USPS retail ground
Dec. 19 – First-class cards and letters
Dec. 20 – Priority mail.
The busiest day of the year for mailing is expected to be Dec. 18.
The U.S. Postal Service offers an online shipping option.