2014 Winter Fun Forever Stamps

2014 78¢ Child Making Snowman
Series: Winter Fun – Booklet Stamp
Denomination: Forever® (First-Class Mail Rate)
Issue Date: October 23, 2014
City: New York, NY
Printed By: CCL Label, Inc.
Printing Method: Photogravure (Double-Sided Booklets of 20)

Each winter snowfall inspires a burst of creativity — from backyard snowmen adorned with kitchen carrots and scarves to elaborate snow forts shaped with borrowed beach buckets. What begins as simple play often evolves into art, as communities around the world participate in snowman competitions and snow-sculpting events.

The artistry of snow reaches its peak at festivals like Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival, where massive, detailed sculptures and even full-scale buildings rise from packed snow, requiring scaffolding, teamwork, and precision.

Whether crafting a small snowman in the front yard or carving monumental figures for global festivals, snow offers a magical canvas for imagination and joy.

Part of the Holiday Celebrations series, this stamp features a charming hand-sketched design by Jing Jing Tsong, capturing both the wonder of fresh snowfall and the fleeting, joyful moments it brings.