As of today, there are exactly three weeks to Christmas. That means time to shop — and send packages through the mail — is dwindling.

Last week, Dunkirk Postmaster Kenneth Harenza offered some advice to those planning to send holiday gifts via delivery. Those items included a list of recommended dates to get the gift to the location before Dec. 25:

— Dec. 17: USPS Ground Advantage service; First Class Mail service

— Dec. 18: Priority Mail service

— Dec. 20: Priority Mail Express service

“My team and I are here to help your holiday cards and gifts move to their destinations without a hitch,” Harenza said. “The Postal Service’s recent modernization efforts — practical changes in how we sort, stage, and dispatch — align us with leading logistical practices to best deliver your holidays.”

There’s a high demand on all those in the business of making deliveries this time of year. Remember, they are working for you and your neighbors daily.

They deserve your patience and respect.