The U.S. Postal Service expects Monday, December 14^th to be the busiest mailing day of the holiday season and Monday, December 21^st, to be the busiest delivery day.  That means hundreds of thousands of cards, letters and packages will be in the mail stream.  “For those last minute procrastinators, there’s only 10 days until Christmas” said Nashville Postmaster Barri Lynn Betz.  “It’s time to get those holiday cards, letters, and packages in the mail.”  “Your cards and packages are important to you,” said Betz. “They are important to USPS, too.  We want to make sure your greetings and gifts reach their destination in time for the holiday.”  “Remember, postal blue collection boxes are safe, secure and scanned each time mail is picked up to ensure timely collection and more efficient processing of cards and letters.”  So plan to mail this week instead of waiting.  The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.