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What Christmas Gifts Should You Ship First?

When everything on the Christmas list feels important, prioritize by logistics instead of emotion.

Start with fixed-date gifts

A gift needed for an early December party or family visit has less flexibility than something opened Christmas morning.

Next, handle re-shipped gifts

Anything coming to your house before going somewhere else needs two transit windows.

Then handle the farthest destinations

Longer routes create more opportunities for weather and carrier delays.

Activity gifts deserve early arrival

If a family plans to use The Tomte Cake before Christmas Day, ship it based on their baking date, not December 25.

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