Usps Snow Globes (20 Stamps)

Celebrating The Spirit Of The Holidays, The U.S. Postal Service Captures The Playful Pleasure Of Christmas Snow Globes On Four New Stamps. Each Snow Globes Stamp Features An Artists Rendition Of A Wintertime Or Seasonal Motif. Beloved By Children And Adults Alike, Snow Globes Can Be Miniature Works Of Art, Kitschy Souvenirs Or Anything In Between. Snow Globes Share Common Features. A Container - Made Of Glass, Plastic Or Other Clear Material - Is Filled With Liquid That Covers A Central Figure Or Scene; When Shaken, The Flitter, The Technical Term For The Snow, Creates A Storm That Briefly Obscures The Inside Of The Container. In Each Of The Four Stamps, Artist Gregory Manchess Used Oil Paint To Reproduce The Magic Of The Holidays Held Within Four Tiny, Encapsulated Landscapes. The Stamps Include A Snowman, Santa Claus Poised On A Chimney, A Majestic Deer And A Christmas Tree.