2016 Holiday Windows Forever First Class Postage Stamps

Description:

One of the best ways to spend a chilly winter night is wrapped in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate ¨C watching the snow fall and admiring? the holiday decorations.?

Winter paints a lovely scene outside the window.? In the backyard, bushes are covered with a blanket of white.? The leafless trees cast blue and purple shadows on the freshly fallen snow.?

Inside, everything is decorated festively.? Holly-red candles flicker in each of the windows.? The Christmas tree ¨C a six-foot Fraser fir ¨C fills the living room with the smell of fresh evergreen.? Multi-colored lights twinkle merrily and reflect off the silver tinsel wound around the tree.? Its ornaments are a mix of family heirlooms and multi-colored baubles.? On top of the tree is a light-up gold star ¨C a reminder of the Star of Bethlehem.?

Across the street, the neighbors have a small wreath hung on their front door, its red bow and colorful ornaments dusted with snow.? A Christmas tree glows warmly in their front window, illuminating a patch of ground outside.

Bright, colorful decorations ¨C and the meaningful traditions behind them ¨C have been an important part of the winter season for many years. They celebrate the holidays and bring warmth and happiness during the coldest time of the year.