The deadline to send your holiday gifts so they arrive in time for Christmas is quickly approaching.

First class mail and priority mail need to be sent by Thursday.

UPS and FedEx have a Friday deadline.

And the Postal Service says packages sent with "priority mail express" need to be mailed by Saturday.

Shipping companies expect a record year, fueled by e-commerce.

Buying something online kicks off a nationwide sprint to get your package on its way.