The Postal Service issued the new Hanukkah Forever stamps on Oct. 20, 2022.
Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that can fall anywhere from late November to late December in the modern calendar. In 2022, it began at sundown on Dec. 18 and ended on Dec. 26.
The eight-day observance commemorates events in the second century B.C. when Jewish rebels reclaimed the Second Temple of Jerusalem after Syrian soldiers seized it and turned it into an altar to Zeus.
To cleanse and rededicate the temple, Jewish worshipers needed pure olive oil to light the temple menorah but could only find a small amount that had not been defiled. That small amount was said to have miraculously lasted eight days.
The stamp’s vibrant image is based on a wall hanging by artist Jeanette Kuvin Oren, who also designed the stamp. Ethel Kessler served as art director.
The fibre art was hand-dyed and quilted to create the abstract image of a Hanukkiah — the nine-stem candelabra used during the holiday — in a palette of purples, yellows, rusts and blues.
How many stamps are in a roll?
At marconisp.com, you can shop roll of stamps with American Flag designs. Here are 100 pieces for each roll of American Flag stamps. This is the standard number for a roll of USPS stamps.
For other Forever stamps selling at marconisp.com, you can get 100 pieces per pack.
Are these real Forever stamps?
Yes. Each stamp selling on marconisp.com is a real USPS Forever stamp. These stamps have been authorized by the United States Postal Service and will always be accepted for the value of a standard First-Class postage stamp, regardless of future price increases. You can trust that the Forever stamps you purchase from marconisp.com are authentic and valid for postage.
How many stamps to mail a letter?
To mail a 1 ounce letter, you only need ONE Forever postage stamp. But if you only have postcard stamps, TWO postcard stamps are required to mail a 1 ounce letter. By the way, ONE postcard stamp is sufficient for mailing a postcard
It’s important to note that the weight of the letter, as well as the dimensions and destination, can affect the number of stamps required. Therefore, it’s recommended to use the USPS postage calculator or consult with a postal clerk for the most accurate postage rates.