Nativity Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holy Family

Nativity Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holy Family Holiday Christmas Sheets (20 Stamps) (Booklet of 20 stamps)
- Brand new ONE double-sided book of 20 postage stamps.
- Features a Nativity scene with an image of the Holy Family silhouetted against a dawn sky.
- Self-stick adhesive stamps
- Issued in 2016 but valid Forever at the first class, one ounce mail rate.
- Perfect for Holiday mailings, Christmas postcards, letters, mailing envelopes, collectibles and more.
During the Christmas holidays, the humble birth of the baby Jesus is depicted in Nativity scenes that are often the centerpiece of many church and family devotions. The stamp art features a peaceful yet powerful image of the Holy Family silhouetted against a dawn sky. The baby Jesus lies in a straw-filled manger in the center of the picture with Mary kneeling to the right and Joseph standing to the left, holding a lantern. A bright star shines over the scene. The Gospel of Luke relates how Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to register for the census decreed by the Roman emperor. The Gospel says: "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." That simple description has been an inspiration for artists since at least the fourth century. In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi is believed to have created the first crÃ©che. Derived from an Old French word for "manger" or "crib," crÃ©che came to signify a representation of the Nativity scene. Since then, crÃ©ches have ranged in style from simple sets holding only the Holy Family to elaborate, life-size panoramas that might include shepherds, the Three Wise Men, animals, angels, or the Star of Bethlehem. As the tradition spread to other areas of the world, the crÃ©ches came to reflect local cultures, with figures in native costume surrounded by animals familiar to the crÃ©che maker-a Kenyan elephant, a Navajo skunk, or a Peruvian llama, for example. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Nancy Stahl. Nativity is being issued in booklets of 20 Forever stamps. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price. Issue Date: November 03, 2016 Art Director/Designer: Greg Breeding, Nancy Stahl
Country USA
Brand United States Postal Service
Manufacturer USPS
Binding Office Product
ItemPartNumber nativitysl1
Model SG_B01M7XIBCJ_US
Size 20 stamps
UPCs 749321380216
EANs 0749321380216
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	United States Postal Service
Manufacturer	USPS
Binding	Office Product
ItemPartNumber	nativitysl1
Model	SG_B01M7XIBCJ_US
Size	20 stamps
UPCs	749321380216
EANs	0749321380216
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Nativity Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holy Family Holiday Christmas Sheets (20 Stamps) (Booklet of 20 stamps)

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