WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a press conference on Wednesday, President Joe Biden blamed Santa for the supply chain crisis.
"Now, I can't promise that every person will get every gift they want on time," said Pres. Biden. "Only Santa Claus can keep that promise."
San Angelo's Congressman August Pfluger did not hesitate to jump on the opportunity to say who is really at fault.
Pfluger on Biden's Santa Quote (Contributed: Facebook)
Other conservative voices, including Shawn Hannity and Linda McMahon, also shared their thoughts on the quote.
Other Twitter users made jokes of the quote.
This year, with the shipping crisis, Christmas packages could be delayed into the new year. Each major deliver service is expecting delays.
The following is the recommended send-by date if customers want their gift by Christmas day.
U.S. Postal Service
These are the recommended send-by dates for domestic mail to better ensure delivery before Dec. 25.
- Dec. 15: Last day for USPS Retail Ground Service.
- Dec. 17: Last day for First-Class Mail Service
- Dec. 18: Last day for Priority Mail Service
- Dec. 23: Last day for Priority Mail Express Service
FedEx
For shipping within the U.S.:
- Dec. 9: Last day to ship via FedEx Ground (Economy)
- Dec. 15: Last day to ship via FedEx Ground (U.S.) and FedEx Home Delivery
- Dec. 21: Last day to ship via FedEx Express Saver
- Dec. 22: Last day to ship via FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day A.M.
- Dec. 23: Last day to ship via FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, and FedEx First Overnight
- Dec. 24: Last day to ship via FedEx Same Day
Shipping deadlines vary for packages headed to Puerto Rico and Canada, Mexico, and other international destinations. See FedEx’s 2021 Holiday Shipping Schedule page for more information.
UPS
For shipping within the U.S.:
This year, due to the pandemic, UPS suspended its Service Guarantee for all shipments. That means the shipper won’t guarantee that your packages will arrive on time. However, UPS recommends that you send your packages by the following dates to have the best chance of them arriving on time.
- Dec. 21: Last day to ship UPS 3 Day Select for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24
- Dec. 22: Last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air packages for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24
- Dec. 23: Last day to ship UPS Next Day Air for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24
For a more complete assessment of how long it will take for your gift to arrive, check the UPS online shipping time and cost calculator.
For international shipping deadlines and other holiday-related information, such as pickup and delivery schedules, see the Holiday Shipping page on the UPS website.
Dec. 24 is a normal delivery service day, and UPS is closed for pickup and delivery service Dec. 25.
Amazon
Shipping deadlines for items purchased from Amazon can vary depending on the product selected. You should check the delivery window closely before completing your purchase to see whether it will arrive in time. However, Amazon is among the major retailers who have invested greatly in their own delivery capabilities post-pandemic to ensure that its products arrive before Dec. 25.
“Customers can shop now to take advantage of incredible deals and discounts across every category and beat the holiday hustle," Amazon spokeswoman Robin Handley told Consumer Reports. “But whether they choose to shop now or later, we will deliver to customers right up through Dec. 24.”
For more information about Amazon holiday shipping, delivery, pickups, and returns, check the company’s Holiday 2021 page.
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