The U.S. Postal Service has announced this year’s contemporary holiday stamps will highlight wreaths to welcome the
season. The Holiday Wreaths Forever stamps will be issued later this fall,
providing plenty of time for mailing greeting cards. These stamps will be among several holiday-themed stamps that will be
available this year.
Inspired
by the holiday decorating traditions of early America, the four wreaths
featured on these stamps are classic yet contemporary. Their designs create
feelings of warmth and welcome. Wreaths are often made from materials easily
found during the winter months, including pine cones, dried flowers and berries.
Here’s
more information about each wreath:
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(top left) The ribbon leaf wreath is inspired by French floral art. Aspidistra
leaves, folded and manipulated to resemble ribbons, create a long-lasting
wreath.
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(top right) Gilded pine cones and magnolia pods grace the wreath trimmed with
cranberry red ribbon.
•
(lower left) Red and gold ribbon adorns the wreath made from gilded dried
hydrangea, eucalyptus and nandina foliage, red berries, and small ornaments.
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(lower right) The woodland bush ivy and red winterberry wreath presents a
classic red and green palette.
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