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# What are some holiday shopping tips?
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/holiday_shopping_tips_0312100938/
- Published: 2010-12-03T22:38:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:00:53.000Z
- Description: A roundup of US government holiday resources: gift ideas from USA.gov, shopping tips from the FTC, TSA guidance on packing food and gifts for air travel, and USPS pages for free boxes, printed postage and scheduled pickups.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Others, Shopping, #vivvo-import

# Holiday Gifts

The [holiday season](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=11268&ref=foodconsumer.org) is often viewed as a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. The USA.gov's website provides a [variety of gift ideas for any occasion](http://www.usa.gov/shopping/souvenirs/souvenirs.shtml?ref=foodconsumer.org). This web page provides links to books, museum memorabilia, collectible items, unusual gifts, and travel ideas.

Before you go shopping, be sure to check the [holiday shopping tips](http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt082.shtm?ref=foodconsumer.org) provided by the [Federal Trade Commission (FTC)](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=12226&ref=foodconsumer.org).

For information on packing food and gifts for holiday air travel, please visit the [Traveling for the Holidays web page](http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/holiday.shtm?ref=foodconsumer.org)from the [Transportation Security Administration (TSA)](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=12230&ref=foodconsumer.org).

The [United States Postal Service (USPS)](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=12257&ref=foodconsumer.org) offers a [holiday shipping web page](http://www.usps.com/holiday/?ref=foodconsumer.org) where you can order free boxes, print postage, schedule pickups and more. USPS also offers [quick tips for holiday mailing](http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/holiday/pdf/quicktips.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org) (.PDF document) and tips on [how to avoid holiday shipping glitches](http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/holiday/pdf/avoidglitches.pdf?ref=foodconsumer.org) (.PDF document).

You may also wish to view [government sales and auctions](http://www.usa.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml?ref=foodconsumer.org) for opportunities to purchase gifts from the government for this holiday season.

**Additional Resources:**

- [Shipping Holiday Gifts to Members of the Military](http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2010/pr10%5F092.htm?ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Holiday Gifts That Increase Emergency Preparedness](http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=50059&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Shopping Tips: Is That Deal for Real?](http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt081.shtm?ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Six Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season](http://www.bbb.org/us/article/bbb-provides-consumers-six-ways-to-save-money-this-holiday-season-7913?ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [USA.gov's Happy Holidays Web Page](http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Happy%5FHolidays.shtml?ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Winter Holiday Safety Tips](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=10370&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Health and Safety Tips for Pets](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=10372&ref=foodconsumer.org)
- [Holidays and Vacations: Travel Tips](http://answers.usa.gov/system/web/view/selfservice/templates/USAgov/egredirect.jsp?p%5Ffaq%5Fid=11951&ref=foodconsumer.org)

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