{"product_id":"2012-holy-family-forever-stamps","title":"2012 Holy Family Christmas Forever Stamps – First-Class Postage Booklets","description":"\u003c!-- Postages Store | verified release v3 | 2026-09-16 | official background included; external source link removed --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;background:#faf6ee;color:#59432e;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;border:1px solid #f2e2ce;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 24px 24px;background:#f2e2ce;text-align:center;border-bottom:3px solid #a65330;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;\"\u003eTHE 2012 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:32px;font-weight:normal;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eHoly Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;color:#a65330;font-size:17px;\"\u003eForever Stamps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:16px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eA thoughtful touch for Christmas cards and holiday greetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eA closer look at the designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eJoseph leads a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus beneath a bright star. Warm desert twilight gives this Holy Family design a distinctive glow, bringing a thoughtful touch to Christmas cards and personal letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3070\/5846\/files\/2012HolyFamilyForeverStamps01.webp?v=1789539065\" alt=\"2012 Holy Family Forever Stamps artwork close-up\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003cdl style=\"margin:18px 0 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eLeads the donkey.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMary and infant Jesus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eTravel together on its back.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eThe star\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eShines above the desert twilight.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- official-context-v1 --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 26px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eThe story behind the stamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eUSPS associates this scene with the Flight into Egypt: Joseph leads a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus beneath a star in the desert twilight. Illustrated by Nancy Stahl and designed by Greg Breeding, the stamp was introduced at Washington National Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel on October 10, 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/official-context-v1 --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 22px 26px;padding:22px;background:#f2e2ce;border-left:3px solid #a65330;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:23px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eChoose your pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 booklets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15 booklets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50 booklets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eEach booklet contains 20 stamps. Your selected pack determines the quantity supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px 26px;background:#f2e2ce;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:23px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003ePostage \u0026amp; issue details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForever value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each stamp retains the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce letter value. Use for standard letters within the U.S.; heavier, oversized, or nonmachinable mail may need additional postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssued:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2012 · Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003eIllustrated by Nancy Stahl; designed by Greg Breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-seo-followup=\"core-context-v1\"\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-stamps\"\u003eChristmas stamps\u003c\/a\u003e or review our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e before placing a time-sensitive order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postages Store","offers":[{"title":"5 Sheets of 20 (100 Stamps)","offer_id":45452230033590,"sku":"ST022=1=ST022","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Sheets of 20 (300 Stamps)","offer_id":45452230066358,"sku":"ST022=3=ST022","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sheets of 20 (1000 Stamps)","offer_id":45452230099126,"sku":"ST022=10=ST022","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3070\/5846\/files\/2012HolyFamilyForeverStamps01.webp?v=1789539065","url":"https:\/\/postages.store\/products\/2012-holy-family-forever-stamps","provider":"Postages Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}