Unless you’ve got a few flying reindeer sequestered in your backyard at a secret hideaway in Beeville, Beaumont, or Burkburnett,Texas. You’re going to have to get your holiday packages sent the old-fashioned way. That would be through the United States Postal Service.
And while we do not deny the existence of reindeer that can fly and pull an obese elf through the December sky we do know there are certain things about holiday deliveries that everyone needs to understand. Especially at Christmas.
The United States Postal Service is pretty upfront about what they can and can’t help you with when it comes to delivering holiday surprises for friends and family. Most of the Postal Service guidelines regarding shipping fall under the category of “common sense”.
But if you’ve taken a moment to observe the population shopping at Walmart or you’ve experienced a few hours of traffic on one of Texas’ splendid roadways you know that “common sense” ain’t as common as it used to be.
There is actually a list of items that you can’t send through the mail on the USPS website. I suggest you take a look at that before you make your final decision on what you’ll be mailing for Christmas. And, while that list from the USPS explains things you are forbidden from mailing, it doesn’t go into great detail on the one very important item that you shouldn’t be mailing.
Truth be told, you could legally mail this for the holidays. I will admit, I have mailed this for the holidays with no repercussions. It’s just not advised. And the reason it’s not advised? The item in question is cash. Yes, cash money. No, you should never send cash through the mail…