Derived from an old french word for "manger" or "crib, " créche came to signify a representation of the Nativity scene. 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.

Since then, créches have ranged in style from simple sets holding only the Holy Family to elaborate, the Three Wise Men, animals, angels, life-size panoramas that might include shepherds, or the Star of Bethlehem. As the tradition spread to other areas of the world, or a Peruvian llama, with figures in native costume surrounded by animals familiar to the créche maker-a Kenyan elephant, the créches came to reflect local cultures, a Navajo skunk, for example.

The stamp art features a peaceful yet powerful image of the Holy Family silhouetted against a dawn sky. Issue date: november 03, 2016 art director/designer: greg breeding, Nancy Stahl 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.

Nativity is being issued in booklets of 20 Forever stamps. 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. This forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

Art director greg Breeding designed the stamp with original art by Nancy Stahl.

Nativity USPS Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holy Family Holiday Christmas Sheets 60 Stamps 3 Booklets of 20 Stamps

USPS Holiday Windows Forever Stamps Book of 20

Art director ethel kessler of bethesda, designed the stamps with original artwork by William Low of Huntington, MD, NY. Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. The U. S. The holiday windows stamps are being issued as Forever stamps. Two other designs show views from the outside looking in: a brightly lit Christmas tree contrasts with the snowy shrubs on the other side of the glass and a snow-covered wreath hangs in front of frosted windowpanes.

The stamps are sure to add a dash of winter bliss to letters and cards during the year's coldest months. This listing is for 20 stamps. Two of the designs show views from the inside looking out: a single burning candle sits on a sill and a simple star ornament hangs from a hook attached to the window sash, out of sight.

One double-sided booklet of 20 Forever Stamps. Perfect for holiday mail, Christmas cards, gifts and more. Portraying winter nights, these elegant stamps showcase ways we observe traditions and spread cheer, letting us delight in the snow when we're inside while also sharing our warmth and merriment with the outside world.

Available in booklets of 20 with each design repeated five times, the stamps feature a candle, a wreath, a star and a lighted tree.4 different holiday images, each appearing 5 times.

Sparkling Holidays Christmas Santa USPS Forever Stamps 5 Booklets 100 Stamps

Nicholas, the dutch sinterklaas, was one of Santa's forebearers; he delivered gifts on December 5, the eve of his feast day. Santa's legend is based on customs brought to America by European immigrants. Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. One double-sided booklet of 20 Forever Stamps.

. 4 different holiday images, each appearing 5 times. The U. S. Postal service celebrates Christmas with four stamps featuring classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom. These 2018 sparkling holidays foerever stamps issued by USPS celebrates Christmas with four stamps features classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom.

Each stamp portrays a close-up of Santa's face; the four images are details from larger paintings created by Sundblom. These forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price. Perfect for holiday mail, Christmas cards, gifts and more. This is the new sparkling holidays Booklet of 20 foerever stamps issued by United States Postal Service in Oct 2018.

St. Originally published in ads for The Coca-Cola Company from the 1940s through the early 1960s.

USPS US Flag 2017 Forever Stamps - Roll of 100

Perfect for holiday mail, Christmas cards, gifts and more. On the 2017 variety these letters are typically found on the right edge of the flag, visible with a magnifying glass such as one of the images above. Originally published in ads for The Coca-Cola Company from the 1940s through the early 1960s. These forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

Brand new roll of 100 Forever Stamps, design may vary. Buy from a trusted dealer to ensure you get genuine stamps. With a shortwave uv light, genuine stamps will shine with a green phosphorescent glow, while counterfeit stamps just shine bright white. Beware of counterfeit rolls: check that your stamps are genuine so your mail is not confiscated.

Genuine stamps will have microprinted letters USPS on every stamp. Genuine stamps have micro-printed letters "USPS" on the flag or fireworks, and plate numbers like "P1111" below every 20-25 stamps. Self-adhesive for convenient use. Also genuine stamps have plate numbers such as \"P1111\" that appear 3 or 4 times along the bottom roll usually every 25 stamps or so on genuine stamps, as in the first product image.

These 2018 sparkling holidays foerever stamps issued by USPS celebrates Christmas with four stamps features classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom. Each stamp portrays a close-up of Santa's face; the four images are details from larger paintings created by Sundblom.

Nativity USPS Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holy Family Holiday Christmas Sheets 40 Stamps 2 Booklets of 20 Stamps

Genuine stamps have micro-printed letters "USPS" on the flag or fireworks, and plate numbers like "P1111" below every 20-25 stamps. Originally published in ads for The Coca-Cola Company from the 1940s through the early 1960s. These forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

Brand new roll of 100 Forever Stamps, design may vary. Buy from a trusted dealer to ensure you get genuine stamps. Easy to use peel-n-Stick, self adhesive stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the first-class mail one-ounce rate. These 2018 sparkling holidays foerever stamps issued by USPS celebrates Christmas with four stamps features classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom.

Each stamp portrays a close-up of Santa's face; the four images are details from larger paintings created by Sundblom. 4 different holiday images, each appearing 5 times. Perfect for holiday mail, Christmas cards, gifts and more. One double-sided booklet of 20 Forever Stamps. Beware of counterfeit rolls: check that your stamps are genuine so your mail is not confiscated.

Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.

USPS Forever Stamps Book of 20 - Christmas Carols - New 2017 Release

The late Howard E. The shades of blue in the backgrounds of the stamps evoke the evening scenes from the four carols. This booklet of 20 stamps includes five of each design. Double-sided booklet of 20 Forever stamps. Great for christmas cards, holiday cards, and more. Artist steve mccracken of Winchester, VA, created original art for the project.

One double-sided booklet of 20 Forever Stamps. Forever stamps are always equal to the USPS first-class one ounce letter rate. The U. S. Beware of counterfeit rolls: check that your stamps are genuine so your mail is not confiscated. Perfect for holiday mail, Christmas cards, gifts and more. Easy to use peel-n-Stick, self adhesive stamps.

Forever stamps are always equal in value to the first-class mail one-ounce rate. Postal service celebrates the holiday season with four new forever stamps featuring images that illustrate a major theme of each of four beloved Christmas carols: "Jingle Bells, " "Deck the Halls, " "Silent Night" and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.

Familiar lines from each song highlight the individual stamps. Paine was the art director. Originally published in ads for The Coca-Cola Company from the 1940s through the early 1960s.

Book of 20 - Christmas Magi 2014 New Issue USPS Forever Stamp

The U. S. Easy to use peel-n-Stick, self adhesive stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the first-class mail one-ounce rate. These 2018 sparkling holidays foerever stamps issued by USPS celebrates Christmas with four stamps features classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom.

Each stamp portrays a close-up of Santa's face; the four images are details from larger paintings created by Sundblom. The star, located in the upper left-hand corner of the picture, is a brilliant white. Beware of counterfeit rolls: check that your stamps are genuine so your mail is not confiscated. The stamp art illustrates the traditional tale of the Magi, who came bearing gifts for Jesus.

Great for christmas cards, holiday cards, and more. This listing is for a double-sided booklet of 20 forever stamps. The colors in the sky range from a rose near the horizon, darkening to a rich purple at the top, suggesting that the travelers are moving through the desert at dawn. Guiding them is a large, dazzling star shining in the sky.

Book of 20 christmas Magi Forever Stamps. The stamp depicts the magi atop camels as they ride through the desert at dawn. 4 different holiday images, each appearing 5 times.

Florentine Madonna and Child USPS Forever First Class Postage Stamp U.S. Holiday Christmas Sheets 20 Stamps Booklet of 20 stamps

Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price. Behind both figures is a hedge of pink and white roses, with blue sky visible through their thorny, leafy stalks. This christmas stamp features a detail of Madonna and Child, a 15th-century tempera-on-panel painting.

Forever stamps will always be valid for first class mail postage. Perfect for holiday Greetings Cards, or to add a festive touch to any letters. This listing is for 1 Sheets of 20 stamps. Originally published in ads for The Coca-Cola Company from the 1940s through the early 1960s. These forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

Brand new roll of 100 Forever Stamps, design may vary. Buy from a trusted dealer to ensure you get genuine stamps. Dated to circa 1470, the painting is in the Widener Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. Dated to circa 1470, the painting is in the Widener Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.

C. One double-sided booklet of 20 Forever Stamps.

USPS Forever Flag Stamps Roll of 100 Stamp Design May Vary

Beautiful stamp features a detail of Madonna and Child, a 15th-century tempera-on-panel painting. Dated to circa 1470, the painting is in the Widener Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. Genuine stamps have micro-printed letters "USPS" on the flag or fireworks, and plate numbers like "P1111" below every 20-25 stamps.

Forever stamps are always equal to the USPS first-class one ounce letter rate. Great for christmas cards, holiday cards, and more. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the first-class mail one-ounce rate. These 2018 sparkling holidays foerever stamps issued by USPS celebrates Christmas with four stamps features classic images of Santa Claus painted by famed commercial artist Haddon Sundblom.

Each stamp portrays a close-up of Santa's face; the four images are details from larger paintings created by Sundblom. Easy to use peel-n-stick - self adhesive no Licking. Forever stamps will always be valid for first class mail postage. Genuine stamps have plate numbers such as "P1111" that appear 3 or 4 times along the bottom roll usually every 25 stamps or so.

With a shortwave uv light, genuine stamps will shine with a green phosphorescent glow, while counterfeit stamps just shine bright white. Easy to use peel-n-Stick, self adhesive stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the first-class mail one-ounce rate.

Christmas Magi 2014 New Issue USPS Forever Stamp - 100 stamps 5 books of 20

Brand new roll of 100 Forever Stamps, design may vary. Buy from a trusted dealer to ensure you get genuine stamps. Perfect for holiday Greetings Cards, or to add a festive touch to any letters. This listing is for 1 Sheets of 20 stamps. Beware of counterfeit rolls: check that your stamps are genuine so your mail is not confiscated.

The stamp depicts the magi atop camels as they ride through the desert at dawn. Great for christmas cards, holiday cards, and more. Rate increases in January. 100 stamps 5 books of 20 Christmas Magi Forever Stamps. The colors in the sky range from a rose near the horizon, darkening to a rich purple at the top, suggesting that the travelers are moving through the desert at dawn.

Forever stamps are always equal to the USPS first-class one ounce letter rate. Perfect for holiday mailings, gifts & more. Images from popular holiday songs. The stamp depicts the magi atop camels as they ride through the desert at dawn. Beautiful stamp features a detail of Madonna and Child, a 15th-century tempera-on-panel painting.

4 different holiday images, each appearing 5 times. The star that guides them is seen in the sky.