Nativity

Forever Stamps

A thoughtful touch for Christmas cards and holiday greetings.

The story in the design

2016 Nativity Christmas Forever Stamps show Mary kneeling beside the infant Jesus in a manger, Joseph holding a lantern, and a bright star above a dawn sky. The traditional Christmas scene adds a meaningful touch to holiday cards and letters.

2016 Nativity Forever Stamps artwork close-up

Joseph: Stands on the left holding a lantern.
Mary: Kneels beside the infant Jesus.
The manger: The infant Jesus rests at the center.
The bright star: Shines above the scene against a dawn sky.

One design per booklet, repeated across 20 self-adhesive Forever stamps.

About this Christmas issue

Nancy Stahl’s artwork depicts a traditional Nativity scene, designed as a stamp by Greg Breeding. The booklet cover carries a 2015 copyright notice, but this stamp was issued on November 3, 2016. Each double-sided booklet contains 20 self-adhesive stamps featuring the same design.

Choose your pack

100 stamps — 5 booklets
300 stamps — 15 booklets
1,000 stamps — 50 booklets

Each booklet contains 20 stamps. Your selected pack determines the quantity supplied.

Postage & issue details

Forever value: Each stamp retains the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce letter value. Use for standard letters within the U.S.; heavier, oversized, or nonmachinable mail may need additional postage.

Issued: November 3, 2016 · St. John’s Church, Washington, DC

Illustrated by Nancy Stahl; designed by Greg Breeding.

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