Christmas mail 2010
A blast from the past!
According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the 2010 Christmas mail season was a busy one. Here are some interesting facts and statistics about Christmas mail in 2010:
- Peak Season: The USPS processed over 15 billion pieces of mail during the 2010 holiday season, which ran from mid-November to mid-January.
- Christmas Cards: Americans sent an estimated 1.4 billion Christmas cards in 2010, with the average card costing around 30 cents to mail.
- Packages: The USPS delivered over 600 million packages during the holiday season, with an average weight of 2.5 pounds.
- Online Shopping: Online shopping continued to grow in popularity, with an estimated 100 million Americans shopping online during the holiday season.
- Mailing Deadlines: To ensure timely delivery, the USPS recommended mailing cards and packages by the following dates:
- December 15th for First-Class Mail (cards, letters, and lightweight packages)
- December 20th for Priority Mail (packages weighing up to 70 pounds)
- December 23rd for Priority Mail Express (overnight delivery)
- Special Services: The USPS offered several special services during the holiday season, including:
- Free Package Tracking: For packages weighing up to 70 pounds
- Free Insurance: Up to $50 for packages weighing up to 70 pounds
- Extended Holiday Hours: Many post offices extended their hours to accommodate the increased volume of mail and packages.
These statistics and services give you an idea of what the 2010 Christmas mail season was like.