Gather Mailing Addresses for Your Holiday Cards 2025 (80 Days ’Til Christmas)

This post is part of the 100 Days ’til Christmas Challenge — one small step each day to make the holiday season less stressful and a lot more fun.

If you followed along with 82 Days ’Til Christmas – Prep Your Card List, you already know who’s getting your holiday cards in 2025. Now it’s time for the next step — gathering everyone’s mailing addresses so sending those cards is quick and easy later on.

It’s one of those small seasonal tasks that’s easy to put off, but a little prep now means no scrambling for addresses when your holiday cards 2025 are ready to send.

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Why Gathering Addresses Early Matters

Getting your addresses together now keeps the card-sending process simple and stress-free when the season arrives.

• You’ll have time to confirm anyone who’s moved or changed names.
• You can double-check spelling and zip codes before printing labels.
• If you plan to send your holiday cards 2025 right after Thanksgiving, you’ll already be prepared.
• Plus, you’ll be ahead when it’s time to schedule your family photo in a few days.

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Where to Find or Update Addresses

Start by gathering what you already have:

• Pull out last year’s card list or planner pages.
• Check your phone contacts, email address book, or group chats.
• Look through last year’s cards for return addresses.
• Send a quick text or message to confirm updates for friends and family.

Don’t forget people who might not be in your phone — teachers, neighbors, coworkers, or your kids’ coaches.

If you have a large family, you might even ask one relative to help collect everyone’s updated addresses in one place.

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When to Send Out Holiday Cards 2025

Once your address list is complete, you can plan the best time to send your holiday cards 2025.

• The ideal mailing window is between Thanksgiving and December 10th.
• Sending earlier risks your cards getting buried in early mail; sending later may mean they arrive after the holidays.
• With your addresses ready, you’ll have plenty of time for photos, printing, and mailing right on schedule.

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Optional: Prep for Mailing Day

If you’re feeling extra organized:

• Order holiday stamps early — the fun designs go fast.
• Create or order return address labels.
• Stock up on envelopes or photo sleeves if you’re including pictures or newsletters.
• Mark your Mail Cards Day on the calendar for late November or early December.

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Today’s To-Do List

✅ Download your Mailing Address Printable
✅ Review your contact list and fill in what you already have
✅ Text or message friends and family for any missing addresses
✅ Decide where you’ll store your completed list (binder, planner, or digital)
✅ Add a reminder to mail your holiday cards 2025 between Thanksgiving and December 10th