Originally Posted by
M60_to_LGA
After quite speedily receiving my new passport in just about three weeks after submitting my renewal application for normal service, it took an extra month for me to get my old, canceled passport returned to me. It arrived in the mail yesterday (Christmas Eve - I'm frankly surprised the post office even delivered yesterday!)
I think Christmas Eve is a normal delivery day, unless it falls on a Sunday. Same for New Years Eve.