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What:
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The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the joyous holiday of Hanukkah with a new Forever stamp. The festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, lasts eight days and nights and is celebrated by Jews around the world.
The Hanukkah stamp first day of issue event is free and open to the public. Stamp news will be shared using the hashtag #HanukkahStamp.
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WHO:
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Michael Gordon, Postal Service, Director of Government Liaison
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When:
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Thursday, September 19, 11 a.m. ET
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Where:
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Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
575 Third St. NW
Washington, DC 20001 -
Answer:
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Participants are asked to register at usps.com/hanukkahstamp.
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Background:
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With the issue of this new stamp, the Post Office celebrates the joyous holiday of Hanukkah with an enchanting image of a Hanukkah menorah, the nine-branched menorah used during the holiday.
The first night of Hanukkah begins with the ceremonial lighting of the Hanukkah menorah. After lighting the candles, some families play games, sing songs, and eat fried foods to celebrate the miracle of the oil.
Antonio Alcalá, artistic director and designer of the stamp, created the ink drawing with irregular lines to suggest a more human presence. He completed the image by digitally adding blue to the stamp background and white to the menorah. The flames are shown in yellow.
For more information about the Hanukkah stamp, visit the Stamps Forever website.
Postal products
Customers can purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal business at usps.com/shopstampsby phone at 844-737-7826, by mail at USA Philately or at post offices across the country.
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