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Nov. 19, 2025

No Grandma Left Behind in Sacramento

Royal Oaks Retail Associate challenges your reporter to a package-packing contest for Grandma

SACRAMENTO, CA — Last Christmas you knitted Grandma a scarf, but the very next day you mailed it using a reused shipping box, you guessed her ZIP Code, and you didn’t include your return address. This year, to ensure your gift reaches Grandma, we’ll teach you how to properly prepare your package to avoid common mistakes and delays.

To demonstrate the best way to properly package your gift for Grandma, Royal Oaks Retail Associate Louis Ambriz will flex his skills against your reporter for the ultimate package prep showdown.

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:00 am
Please RSVP to this email.

Where:

Royal Oaks Post Office
2000 Royal Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95813

OTHER HOLIDAY INFORMATION

For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
  • First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
  • Priority Mail: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories

  • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
  • First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
  • Priority Mail: Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

For a complete list of suggested dates for customers sending packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping page.

During the holiday season, customers should always plan to mail and ship packages early to ensure arrival by Dec. 25.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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