On November 1, 1966, the US Post Office issued its first Traditional Christmas stamp, inspired by the popularity of the first Contemporary Christmas stamp four years earlier. By 1970, both stamp themes were so popular, the Post Office created two separate Christmas series that continue to …

Dec 23, 2021 · In the first stamp, Santa stands on a snowy rooftop, sack slung across his back, with one leg inside the red-brick chimney. St. Nick — Santa Claus — is one of our most recognized and...

Dec 23, 2022 · “A Visit from St. Nicholas” was first printed anonymously on December 23, 1823. Eventually attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, the poem gave Americans the version of Santa we have today.

A Visit from St. Nick stamps feature four festive, vividly colored designs that evoke the story of Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve. In the first stamp, Santa stands on a snowy rooftop against a star-filled, pink-hued sky, his sack slung across his back and one leg inside the red-brick chimney.

Jan 9, 2025 · Writing letters to Santa Claus has a long and honorable history. How long? That’s what I’d like to find out, and I’m hoping Linn’s readers can help. I’ve found two examples, one from 1898, shown in Figure 1, and another from 1899, as shown front and back in …

Oct 7, 2021 · In the first stamp, Santa stands on a snowy rooftop against a star-filled, pink-hued sky, his sack slung across his back and one leg inside the red-brick chimney. The next stamp shows Santa as he descends the chimney, his legs dangling over the hearth, clad in black boots and his trademark fur-trimmed suit.

This rare 1907 US 1st Christmas Seal WX1 MNG stamp is a must-have for any serious collector of Christmas stamps. With its beautiful design and historical significance, this stamp is sure to be a prized possession in , this stamp is a great addition to any collection of United States stamps.

Christmas 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the first Christmas stamps to be issued by Great Britain.

On October 7, 2021, in Santa Claus, IN, the United States Postal Service ® will issue A Visit from St. Nick stamps (Forever ® priced at the First-Class Mail ® rate) in four designs, in a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) booklet of 20 stamps (Item 683400).

1993 Hallmark 1st in Series US Christmas Stamps Ornament Santa Postage Stamp. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS First Class.