Is it starting to seem like Christmas is right around the corner? That might be the case, especially with three key holiday symbols popping up in the last 24 hours. 1.) Today was Calgary’s first snowfall. 2.) I saw my first 2011 “holiday section” in a department store last night (although my friends ensure me these sections have been on display for days/weeks.) 3.) Canada Post sent the newsroom an e-mail with its 2011 holiday stamps.
For fans of philately and stamp collecting, here’s a look at two of Canada Post’s 2011 Christmas stamps. The artwork is taken from the beautiful stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Kingston, Ontario.
And, if you’re looking for an update from Canada Post on its holiday mailing deadlines, check out the following info.
Holiday cards and packages can be sent through Canada Post to anywhere in the world and Canada Post has a service to suit everyone’s needs and budget. Holiday greetings can be sent via Letter-post, Surface Parcel, Air Parcel, Xpresspost™ and Priority™ Worldwide.
The earliest suggested deadline for the most economical parcel service is October 12 for Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Parcels for Central and South America, Asia and Australia should be sent by October 18; and October 25 for Carribean and European destinations. Parcels shipped to the US should be sent by December 8. Canada Post does offer priority services for those who cannot meet these early-bird special rates.
Below is a summary of all international mailing dates:
Canada Post has a solution for domestic mailers as well, a package sent via Priority™ Next A.M. will be accepted up to December 22. Regular Parcels going across the country need to be in the mail system by December 12. Greeting cards going outside a province should be mailed by December 15; within a province by December 16; and local greetings should be in the mail by December 19.
Even though there is still plenty of time to send holiday greetings and gifts within Canada, last year Canada Post delivered over a million cards and packages during the holiday season. It really is important to mail holiday items in time to avoid disappointment.
Order you stamp supplies early and in time for Christmas delivery from www.boscastlesupplies.com
Source: http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2011/11/04/its-starting-to-feel-like-christmas-seasonal-stamps-arrive/
For fans of philately and stamp collecting, here’s a look at two of Canada Post’s 2011 Christmas stamps. The artwork is taken from the beautiful stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Kingston, Ontario.
And, if you’re looking for an update from Canada Post on its holiday mailing deadlines, check out the following info.
From Canada Post:
(Ottawa) – A country as diverse as Canada means that holiday greetings are sent literally around the world, and Canada Post reminds everyone that it is already time to think about planning international holiday mailings. There are several mailing options to ensure delivery in foreign countries in time for the holidays and each product has its specific mailing deadline.Holiday cards and packages can be sent through Canada Post to anywhere in the world and Canada Post has a service to suit everyone’s needs and budget. Holiday greetings can be sent via Letter-post, Surface Parcel, Air Parcel, Xpresspost™ and Priority™ Worldwide.
The earliest suggested deadline for the most economical parcel service is October 12 for Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Parcels for Central and South America, Asia and Australia should be sent by October 18; and October 25 for Carribean and European destinations. Parcels shipped to the US should be sent by December 8. Canada Post does offer priority services for those who cannot meet these early-bird special rates.
Below is a summary of all international mailing dates:
| Holiday Cards | Holiday Packages | ||||
| Mailing to… | I’m ready early | I want the most economical service… | Took me longer than I thought… | I’m at the last minute… | |
| Letter-post | Surface Parcel | Air Parcel | Xpresspost™ | Priority™ Worldwide | |
| Africa | November 22 | October 12 | November 22 | December 1 | December 15 |
| Asia | November 29 | October 18 | November 29 | December 6 | December 17 |
| Australia | November 29 | October 18 | — | December 6 | December 16 |
| Caribbean | November 29 | October 25 | November 29 | December 6 | December 17 |
| Central/South America | November 29 | October 18 | November 22 | December 1 | December 17 |
| Europe | November 29 | October 25 | November 29 | December 6 | December 17 |
| Middle East | November 29 | October 12 | November 29 | December 6 | December 17 |
| New Zealand | November 29 | October 12 | — | December 6 | December 16 |
| USA | December 13 | December 8 | — | December 16 | December 20 |
Canada Post has a solution for domestic mailers as well, a package sent via Priority™ Next A.M. will be accepted up to December 22. Regular Parcels going across the country need to be in the mail system by December 12. Greeting cards going outside a province should be mailed by December 15; within a province by December 16; and local greetings should be in the mail by December 19.
Even though there is still plenty of time to send holiday greetings and gifts within Canada, last year Canada Post delivered over a million cards and packages during the holiday season. It really is important to mail holiday items in time to avoid disappointment.
Order you stamp supplies early and in time for Christmas delivery from www.boscastlesupplies.com
Source: http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2011/11/04/its-starting-to-feel-like-christmas-seasonal-stamps-arrive/
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