Quick answer: Mail domestic Christmas cards by December 12-17 (earlier for international), and order photo or custom cards by late November so they arrive during the holiday window.
Short answer up top, details below - here is everything you need to know about how early to mail christmas cards.
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- Domestic first-class: mail by December 12-17
- International: mail by the end of November
- Photo and custom cards: order by late November
- Pop up and oversized cards: allow one extra week for non-machineable postage
Make It a Keepsake
Words matter more inside a card worth keeping. Browse our 3D pop up cards for this occasion - they unfold into display-worthy scenes, and paper bouquet cards are a gift in themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are pop up cards suitable for kids?
Absolutely - animal, dinosaur and unicorn designs are perennial favorites, and the pop-up action itself delights children. Just keep them away from toddlers who might tear the delicate layers.
How long does a pop up card last?
Decades, if kept dry and out of direct sunlight. The paper used in quality pop up cards is the same acid-free stock as fine art prints, which is why so many become keepsakes.
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