Tis the busiest season for mailing gifts — but perhaps not the easiest season for them arriving on time. However, the United States Postal Service assures they’re prepared to handle this year’s peak holiday delivery demand.

The U.S. Postal Service provided updates on Wednesday, Nov. 27, on its peak holiday season preparations, as well as its readiness to deliver another successful holiday season of service. “Thanks to the substantial progress we have made under the Delivering for America plan,

ONCE WE MAKE IT PAST THANKSGIVING DINNER, THE RUSH FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE BEGINS. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE TREMENDOUS TASK OF SENDING OUT YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS AND GIFTS. WXII 12 CHRIS PETERSON SHARES SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE CRUNCH TIME KICKS IN.

Last-minute holiday shopping isn't the only thing people must consider when sending out gifts at the last moment. They also have to contend with shipping deadlines from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx.

The holiday season is always busy. Here are key dates to send packages through the U.S. Postal Service, UPS or FedEx so they arrive before Christmas.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to start getting your Christmas cards and packages mailed out. Whether it's Christmas cards or a package for someone special, the United States Postal Service recommends shipping sooner rather than later.