No matter what your tradition is, this is a season of gratitude, sharing, exchanging gifts, and writing letters to Santa, Father Christmas, or the Christ Child.
In its latest announcement, the United States Postal Service, USPS, advised users who wish to send their letters, mail, and packages to do so before December 17 so they can arrive by Christmas.
For those of us who come from other places, one thing that stands out is the efficiency of the postal service in this country. That’s why this agency is one of the most reputable and recognized, as evidenced by the respect and trust people have in this service, eagerly awaiting it at their mailboxes every day.
“No one can imagine the number of letters, cards, mail, and packages that circulate every day, and during the holiday season, we don’t rest because the volume increases significantly…
We prepare all year for this time of year,” says one of the mail carriers who delivers mail and packages in a local Florida community.
Nearly 6 billion pieces of mail and packages were processed by the United States Postal Service during last year’s holiday season.
It’s hard to picture this number when you think about the number of destinations reached and the joy recipients feel when they see the iconic mail truck with the colors of the flag delivering the mail.
This year, investments of over $20 billion were made in facilities and processing capacity to meet the demand of the 2025 holiday season. This will increase daily processing capacity from 60 to 88 million packages and pieces of mail.
What few people know is that USPS is the company that delivers more mail than any other postal system in the world, accounting for 44% of global mail, according to records. That’s why it remains one of the most reliable, affordable, and beloved postal services among Americans.
So, whether they’re letters to Santa, gifts, or letters to your family, friends, or those far away, don’t wait any longer.
Don’t hesitate—send it now so your Christmas wishes and those of your loved ones arrive on time.
You still have time to participate and adopt one of the letters to Santa received by the postal service through the Operation Santa program, one of the most heartwarming and charitable initiatives of the season to fulfill the Christmas wishes of many children across the country.
You can check the postal service’s website or visit the nearest post office for more information.
By Omaira Martínez Cardona – Colombian Journalist
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