2020 Hanukkah Stamps - Sheet of 20 - Forever - First Class - MNH

Item specifics

Seller Notes

“New! MNH!”

Denomination

Forever Stamp

Year of Issue

2001-2010

Place of Origin

United States

Quality

Mint Never Hinged/MNH

Color

Multi-Color

Grade

Ungraded

Cancellation Type

First Day of Issue

Certification

Uncertified

Country of Origin

United States

Celebrate the joyous Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a new stamp from the U.S. Postal Service. Also called the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is a family-centered celebration that includes the ceremonial lighting of the hanukiah, the nine-branched menorah used during the holiday.

“This new Hanukkah stamp illustrates the lighting of the hanukiahon the last evening of the holiday,” said USPS Controller and Vice President Cara Greene. “All eight of the Hanukkah candles have been lit, and the child is reaching up to replace the shamash, the helper candle used to light the others in the menorah.”

The stamps are available nationwide today. A virtual dedication ceremony will be posted on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages. The event includes remarks from Greene, Rabbi Lennard Thal and stamp artist Jing Jing Tsong.

Tsong chose her colors intentionally to evoke Hanukkah traditions as seen through the eyes of children. The darker blue colors in the background symbolize winter, while the brightly colored flaming candles reflect the spirit and warmth of sharing the holiday traditions.

Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with original art by Tsong.