2014 US First-Class Forever Stamp - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Style:5 Books of 20 (100 Stamps)

2014 US First-Class Forever Stamp - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Style:5 Books of 20 (100 Stamps)Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer The legend of a kind old gentleman delivering holiday gifts to children is centuries old. But reindeer were not part of Santas story until the 1823 publication of the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas. Over 100 years later, a Christmas story by Robert L. May made Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer a much loved part of the season. In the 1964 television special based on Mays tale, Rudolph is the son of Donner and his wife. As

took the challenge to turn his life around by becoming more grateful

with the trees and sky representing the season

Antonio Alcalá art directed the project

tan or dark blue-green — and surrounded by small white dots in digitally rendered artwork that is simple and bold

Holiday Cards

and purple as the predominant colors-said to be lucky colors for individuals born during the Year of the Rabbit-the rabbit mask in the stamp art incorporates elements with symbolic meaning

digital illustration of an elephant interacting with its young calf depicts the affectionate nature of these beloved animals to stylized plants and a bright orange sun adds whimsy and color to this cute

Sunbeam Falls

or frolic in the fluffy white stuff

which USPS announced last fall

The Holy Family stamp

and accessories like bolo ties and bandanas