In Europe here, still to see a probe. I don't think shipping is the real issue here. But only excuses to buy more time.Millions of items are shipped from Germany/EU to the US every day and holiday deliveries mean extra staff to ensure on-time. I honestly think shipping is the least of the issues here.
Maybe somebody from Germany can correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that the typical Christmas "break" in Germany is 2 to 4 weeks depending on accrued PTO? Not that I think vacation is the issue either.
Like I said, I don't envy the position of GHL and the ION-D mess. Best of luck to those of you still waiting.