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Celebrate the Holidays with New Stamps

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It’s only October, but the holidays are right around the corner. The Postal Service has an exciting lineup of holiday stamps that will be available soon. Here’s a brief rundown of some of the things we have in store.

The will be released this Thursday, October 10, at the ASDA National Postage Stamp Show in New York City. The vibrant issuance depicts the rich red and deep green leaves surrounding the flower.

poinsettiaOn Friday, October 11, two more holiday stamps will be released at the ASDA stamp show. One is the , which features Gossaert’s 1531 painting Virgin and Child.
VirginandChildStampThe other is the Holy Family Forever® stamp, which features an illustration showing Joseph leading a donkey that carries Mary and Jesus, guided by a star shining in the twilight of a desert sky.
Holy FamilyThe Global Forever®: Evergreen Wreath stamp will be released on October 24. This international rate stamp offers a single price for any First-Class Mail International® 1-ounce letter to any country in the world.
EvergreenWreath-Forever-Single-BGv1And that’s not all. New issuances slated to be released later this fall include new Hanukkah and Kwanzaa Forever® stamps, in addition to the awesome new Gingerbread Houses Forever® stamps. Check back soon for more details! GingerbreadHousesmaller

Stamps So Scrumptious You Could . . .

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Oh my goodness, these adorable new holiday stamps for 2013 are simply divine.

GingerBreadHouses-Forever-Block4-Singles-v2Stumbling across a magical cottage made of cake and candy, Hansel and Gretel knew just how special a gingerbread house could be—but no witches will jump out of these confectionery domiciles. Instead, the four Gingerbread Houses Forever® stamps are sure to add a touch of cheer and whimsy to all your holiday mail. They will be released later this year; stay tuned for more details.