In 1879, Chief Standing Bear (ca 1829–1908) won a landmark court ruling that determined a Native American was a person under the law with an inherent right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.The stamp features a portrait of Chief Standing Bear by Thomas Blackshear II based on a black-and..
Santa Claus is a widely popular symbol of Christmas. However, many may not know he is based on a real person – Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born in the 14th century to wealthy Christian parents. They died in an epidemic when he was young and he moved in with his Uncle Nicholas..
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 describes visitors “from the east” following a rising star in search of a child prophesied to be the son of Go..
The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas star, is an important part of the story of Jesus’ birth. In fact, it is often featured in planetariums during the holiday season. While some believe the star is fictional, Christianity refers to it as a miracle and a sign of Jesus’ birth. Astrono..
The Colorado hairstreak butterfly graces the eighth non-machineable butterfly stamp for use on irregularly sized envelopes, such as square greeting cards, invitations, or announcements.The stamp art was digitally created using images of preserved butterflies as a starting point. The result is a high..
The Common Buckeye butterfly is found across much of the United States in the summer season. In autumn, hordes of the butterflies along the East Coast migrate south. The eyespots on the wings serve to startle predatory birds. The Common Buckeye stamp was issued in three formats – with an 11 ¼ perf, ..
Contemporary Boutonniere is a new Forever stamp. It can be used for wedding RSVP cards and is also perfect for party invitations, thank-you notes, announcements, birthday cards, Father’s Day cards and other occasions when a beautiful stamp is fitting. The stamp features a photograph of an arrangemen..
The fondest holiday memories often include the scent of warm ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses used in gingerbread drifting throughout the house. With a little imagination and a lot of patience, gingerbread can be converted into a whimsical house decorated with stiff royal icing and sparkling c..
Celebrate the beauty and wonder of coral reefs with four new postcard stamps from the U.S. Postal Service®.Featuring highly stylized digital portraits, the stamp art depicts four types of stony corals with associated reef fish: elkhorn coral, shown with two French angelfish; brain coral, with a spot..
With the release of these four new stamps, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates Day of the Dead, an increasingly popular holiday in the United States.Each of the pane’s five identical rows includes four colorful stamps featuring several iconic elements of a traditional Day of the Dead ofrenda, or offe..
From Cruella De Vil’s vivid red lips to the delicate feather in Captain Hook’s hat, Disney villains are as iconic as they are wicked. Celebrate these memorable characters and the rich legacy of the Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department with ten new Forever Stamps depicting: Maleficent (Slee..
In 2022, the U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the joyous festival of Diwali, which is also known as Deepavali. One of the most important annual Hindu events, the holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Spanning five days each autumn, it is considered by some to be the start of the new year...