National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
Rain or shine, through snow and sleet, mail carriers always deliver! Give a high-five to your mail carrier today!
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
Motto on James Farley Post Office
We know these intrepid adventurers, and adventurers they are. They travel through every form of weather to bring us our mail, regardless of the temperature, or dangerous dogs in the front yard.
They are the friend of every child around Christmas, or their birthdays, and even today there’s nothing quite like waiting for that Amazon delivery to come through the post.
National Thank A Mail Carrier Day reminds us to show our appreciation for these wonderful men and women, and the joy they bring us each day through the post.
How to Celebrate National Thank а Mail Carrier Day
Sweet Treat Surprise
Brighten a mail carrier’s day with homemade goodies. Imagine their delight upon finding cookies or muffins waiting for them. Adding a personalized note enhances the gesture, making it a delightful treat.
Thank You Notes
Grab some colorful stationery and write heartfelt thank-you notes. Place these in your mailbox for your mail carrier to discover. Simple words of appreciation can mean a lot and boost their spirits.
Refreshing Beverages
Consider offering a cold drink or a hot coffee, depending on the weather. Meeting them with a refreshing beverage can be a welcome break during their route. Small acts of kindness can make their day.
Gift Cards
Show your appreciation with a small gift card. Tuck it into a thank you note or hand it to them personally. Even a modest gift card to a local café or store can be a thoughtful gesture.
Crafty Signs
Create a bright, cheerful sign to display near your mailbox. Let your artistic side shine with colors and messages of thanks. A visually appealing sign can bring a smile to any mail carrier’s face.
Social Media Shoutout
Spread the love online by posting a public thank you on social media. Tag your local postal service and share your appreciation with the community. This can inspire others to show gratitude as well.
Heartfelt Conversations
If you see your mail carrier, take a moment to thank them in person.
A face-to-face expression of gratitude can be incredibly meaningful, and it’s a simple way to acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
History of National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
The history of National Thank A Mail Carrier Day is as old as the history of the post, and that may very well be longer than you think. The concept of mail was first recorded in Persia, or at the very least the first concept of an actual codified postal system was.
King Cyrus the Great went to great lengths to ensure that mail could reach the corners of his Kingdom, and worked with neighboring countries to make sure that the mail got through and the system reached as far as it could.
This process involved building roads and getting guards and massive diplomatic negotiations, but it lasted for a long time. The quote on James Farley Post Office is actually a rephrasing of a quote by Herodotus of Greece in the 5th Century BC.
The United States established its postal service in 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General.
This system evolved, becoming an essential part of American life. During both World Wars, letters were the primary means of communication with soldiers, highlighting the importance of mail carriers.
Over the years, the postal service expanded, introducing city and rural delivery, which solidified the mail carrier’s role in everyday life​.
“It is said that as many days as there are in the whole journey, so many are the men and horses that stand along the road, each horse and man at the interval of a day’s journey; and these are stayed neither by snow nor rain nor heat nor darkness from accomplishing their appointed course with all speed” – It doesn’t take much to identify the heart of that creed in the above statement.
National Thank A Mail Carrier Day reminds you to show your appreciation for someone continuing an idea that’s existed since before Christ.
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