Holiday 62

This beautiful stamp was published on the theme of “Christmas 2016”. The Forever stamp shows a classic nativity scene of the Holy Family with the baby Jesus and the shining star of Bethlehem in the...

Blizzards are not only feared for the hazardous conditions they generate but also for the aftermath of these severe storms. Downed power lines and outages often ensue in the aftermath of a blizzard...

Shortly after Charles Schulz introduced the comic strip Peanuts in 1950, Charlie Brown emerged as its main character.  Mild-natured, insecure, often defeated and yet eternally optimistic, Charlie B...

Hermey, one of Santa’s helpers, lacks pointed ears like the others and is the only elf with hair on top of his head. He differs from the other elves by dreaming of being a dentist rather than a toy...

Only one of the four holy gospels tells of the Magi, or wise men, who visited the infant Jesus in Bethlehem, but it is one of the most well-known stories of the Bible. The Gospel of Matthew describ...

Winter flurry inspires backyard snow construction. Buckets from summer beach trips shape forts and snowmen, adorned with stolen kitchen carrots and closet accessories. Snow enthusiasts extend const...

This stamp is part of a block of four issued for the 2013 holiday season. Designers constructed the gingerbread houses specifically for the stamp. Gingerbread has roots in a centuries-old recipe, w...

During the Christmas season, people retell Jesus’ birth and early life. The Wise Men traveled to find the “King of the Jews” and honored him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Herod, fearing a riv...

On Christmas Eve, children worldwide eagerly anticipate the sound of reindeer hooves and a glimpse of Santa Claus in his red suit, marking the festive season. For many youngsters, Santa is the holi...

The 2011 Christmas stamp featured a detail from a work by the Italian master Raphael, entitled Madonna of the Candelabra. This tondo (circular painting), oil on panel, dated to around 1513 and was ...

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, the time comes to decorate for the holidays.  The perfect tree is selected and the ornaments are taken down from the attic.  The tradition of decora...

Art director Phil Jordan, influenced by his visit to the Museum of Neon Art, envisioned the stamp’s exciting imagery and vivid colors. Recognizing the challenge, he selected fine artist Michael Fle...