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Co-author of Secret Language of Color Arielle Eckstut tells NPR that "it solidified in our collective imaginations the red of Santa's robes with the green of fir trees and holly and poinsettia that we already had in our minds... [As a result] this particular shade of red and green came to signify Christmas."
MistletoeMistletoe. Being a parasitic plant, mistletoe depends on the tree it is affixed to for survival; without the tree, the mistletoe would wither and die. Mistletoe has long been associated with love; legend has it that it may even increase fertility. Some people even think the Druids used the herb as a panacea.
Legendary person that brings gifts to children and is traditionally recognized as the patron saint of Christmas in the United States and other countries is Santa Claus. His well-known persona is derived from customs pertaining to Saint Nicholas, a Christian saint from the fourth century. In several European nations, the function is filled by Father Christmas.
Symbols within ChristianityGreen, an evergreen tree that maintains its green color throughout the winter, symbolizes eternal life, while red is the blood of Jesus Christ. These two hues also stand for the holly berries and leaves, which symbolize the crown of thorns that crowned Jesus' head at his crucifixion.
Christmas Stamps: While barcoding is being added, non-barcoded stamps will still be usable for postage after January 31, 2023, so there's no need to replace them. Because pre-decimalized stamps lack a postage value, they cannot be exchanged in for another stamp.
Canada released the first Christmas stamp in history on December 7, 1898. Beginning on December 25, 1898, a single rate of two cents was applied to mail sent to any nation within the British Empire that opted to participate in the program.
Guiana Britannica British Guiana, 1 Cent Magenta, 1856 ($9.4 million) After a delayed stamp shipment from London, this stamp was created as a last-minute fix. The world's rarest stamp is the British Guiana 1 Cent Magenta postage stamp, as there is only one in existence.
In addition to the new barcode, all six of the Christmas stamps depict characters from the nativity tale. The Holy Family and the Annunciation are featured on the first and second class stamps, which many of us will use for our Christmas cards.
For years, customers had asked for just such a stamp. The Department requested 500 million copies of the new Christmas stamp to be created because they anticipated a high demand for it. At the time, this was the most copies ever produced for a special stamp. The words "Christmas 1962" were printed together with a wreath and two candles on the red and green four-cent stamps.
How should my envelopes be sealed using the pre-made wax seals? All you have to do is peel the back and adhere the strong tack sticker that is attached to each wax seal. Can you ship wax seals without risk? If they are going to be sent through the mail system, I would always suggest protecting the wax seal.