CLEVELAND — The holiday season is here -- and the clock is ticking when it comes to those important shipping deadlines.
But that's not all...
3News' Carmen Blackwell is exploring some of the top holiday headlines with everything from the most-searched gift ideas to the annual Christmas tree debate -- artificial or real?
SHIPPING DEADLINES
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has outlined this year's shipping deadlines to make sure your gifts, letters and cards arrive on time:
Within the Lower 48 (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
- USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
- First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) — Dec. 16
- Priority Mail — Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
GIFT IDEAS
Are you stumped on finding the right gifts this year? Google has launched their "Holiday 100" gift guide, which features some of the season's top-searched gift ideas.
Happy shopping!
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Are you catching a flight this holiday season? Some of the busiest travel days include Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22. Many travelers are also set to return home Thursday, Dec. 28 and Friday, Dec. 29.
Here's more...
MORE HOLIDAY COVERAGE FROM 3NEWS...
- Medina recognized by HGTV as one of nation's best small towns for Christmas
- Christmas events happening near you in Northeast Ohio: 2023 guide
- Ohio Holiday Lights Trail: Here's your guide to the best light shows in the state
- Christmas pop-up bars in Cleveland to visit during the holiday season
- Wadsworth Griswold House returns for 11th year: Here's when you can see the 'Christmas Vacation' display