FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	
Contact: Media Relations	202-268-2155
December 18, 2003
Release No. 101
www.usps.com

FILL HOLIDAY STOCKINGS WITH
GIFTS FROM THE POST OFFICE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Santa's helpers can step away from 
the shopping frenzy and into Post Office lobbies to 
buy those holiday gifts and stocking stuffers 
remaining on their lists. Better still,   
click-of-the-mouse-shopping in the Post Office that 
never closes - www.usps.com - simplifies the task.

More than ever before, the U.S. Postal Service - now 
in its 214th season of delivering holiday greetings 
around the world - offers more items from which to 
choose and greater ease of use. Here are some 
suggestions: 

-- www.postalartgallery.com offers a myriad of framed 
stamp images. 

-- Prepaid First Class Phone Cards make ideal gifts 
for anyone.

-- Postal Money Orders allow loved ones to buy 
exactly the gifts they want. These money orders are 
safe and secure, and can be purchased in any amount 
up to $500 for just 90 cents.  The fee for Money 
Orders more than $500 and up to $1,000 is $1.25.

-- Decorative stationery is available at most Post 
Offices. Computer paper, note cards, greeting cards, 
wrapping paper and labels bear the Postal Service's 
many stamp images.

-- Stamps are a practical gift to give; and stamp 
collecting, a fascinating hobby. 

"The Postal Service offers novel gifts and stocking 
stuffers for holiday giving, and shoppers are sure to 
find a subject to fit any interest," said Chief 
Marketing Officer Anita Bizzotto.

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