2016 “Holiday Windows” Forever Stamps 100pcs

The 2016 “Holiday Windows” Forever Stamps were issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on October 6, 2016, in New York City. This release was part of the USPS’s annual holiday stamp offerings, aiming to capture the warmth and joy of the season through festive window scenes.

🪟 Design and Artistic Background

The stamp series features four distinct designs, each illustrating a different holiday window scene:

• A burning red candle on a windowsill, viewed from inside looking out.

• A snow-covered wreath with a red bow hanging on a frosted windowpane, viewed from outside looking in.

• A gold star ornament hanging in a window, viewed from inside looking out.

• A decorated Christmas tree seen through a window, viewed from outside looking in.

These illustrations were created by artist William Low, with Ethel Kessler serving as the art director. The designs evoke nostalgic winter nights and highlight the role windows play during the holidays, letting us delight in the snow when we’re inside while also sharing our warmth and merriment with the outside world.