Christmas Card Timeline

Christmas Card Timeline

Christmas Cards

When do I order my Christmas Cards?

That's the question always in our minds this time of year! While we all know we should order as early as we can, we have lots of competing priorities! To ensure delivery to your loved ones on time use these dates to ensure peace of mind.

We will begin with the end in mind and work backwards to determine our order by date! Of course, you need to decide when you want your loved ones to receive your Christmas Card. Maybe this year you'll do a Happy New Year Card on purpose! You get to decide.






It takes real time for mail to get to its destination. While we're just talking about simple cards here, we need to think about the volume the post office goes through! Mail can take anywhere between 2-5 days depending on where it is going. If all of your cards are staying in your town, your timeline is much shorter. Your mailing time will be longer for those mailing across the country. View USPS standard mailing times

Getting your cards ready is hands on. Once you receive your Christmas Cards you'll need to address the envelopes, insert the card, and add stamps. (You did remember to get stamps, right?) Depending on your energy level this could take a few sessions. We estimate it will take 2-4 days to get all of them done, keeping in mind other holiday activities!

The hardest and most time-consuming activity is addressing those envelopes. Handwriting each one neatly can sometimes be more complicated than it's worth. Address labels can help but sometimes look cheap. Consider doing your future self a favor and purchase your pre-addressed envelopes with your order!

Here at Truly Engaging your Christmas Cards ship via FedEx 2-day delivery. Of course, shipments to some parts of Canada may take longer and holiday rush might affect shipping.

Truly Engaging production takes 4 business days.* Although production cannot be rushed, you can check your order status online at any time to track each step during the process.

This is the date to place your order to get it to your family and friends on time! You must approve your proof at the time of order.

You will find a design that you love from the hundreds that we have to choose from. Personalize it with your photo, name, and specific greeting! If you want to make special design requests, order early so we can make the tweaks that will make your card perfect!

Browse Christmas Card designs

It may take you a few days to find the perfect photo of this year to share with everyone. Or you may be interested in using a new photo taken by a professional! Make sure you plan ahead to get the photo file from your photographer!

Christmas Card Planning Tools

Get all the tips and tricks for your Christmas Cards. Simplify your holiday tasks by getting all the best ideas right up front so you can get on with embracing the fun of the season!