But for Royal Mail, people are wondering if its new favourite pastime is to annoy its customers after deciding to close dozens of post boxes across the county to install new technology.

People affected by the closures, which have appeared without warning across Norfolk, have called the situation "ridiculous".

It has left people without cars or mobility issues worrying how they will send cards to their loved ones, with just days left before the big day.

One of the new postboxes recently installed in Drayton (Image: Marilyn Northwood)

Marilyn Northwood, 72, who lives in Drayton, said: "It is just ridiculous, why would they do this just before Christmas.

"It is awkward for people like me as I do not drive. it is not good for local people.

"No one warned us about it happening and the people in the post office did not seem to know what was going on either."

Christmas is a busy time of year for Royal Mail (Image: PA)

Ms Northwood is among a number of people who have........

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