{"product_id":"2016-nativity-forever-stamps","title":"2016 Nativity 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:#f9f7f1;color:#3e405c;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;border:1px solid #e7e7f3;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 24px 24px;background:#e7e7f3;text-align:center;border-bottom:3px solid #927d45;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;\"\u003eTHE 2016 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:32px;font-weight:normal;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eNativity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;color:#927d45;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;\"\u003eThe story in the design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 Nativity Christmas Forever Stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e show Mary kneeling beside the infant Jesus in a manger, Joseph holding a lantern, and a bright star above a dawn sky. The traditional Christmas scene adds a meaningful touch to holiday cards and letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3070\/5846\/files\/2016NativityForeverStamps01.webp?v=1789542150\" alt=\"2016 Nativity 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;\"\u003eStands on the left holding a lantern.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eMary\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eKneels beside the infant Jesus.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eThe manger\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eThe infant Jesus rests at the center.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eThe bright star\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:2px 0 0;\"\u003eShines above the scene against a dawn sky.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003eOne design per booklet, repeated across 20 self-adhesive Forever stamps.\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003eAbout this Christmas issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eNancy Stahl’s artwork depicts a traditional Nativity scene, designed as a stamp by Greg Breeding. The booklet cover carries a 2015 copyright notice, but this stamp was issued on November 3, 2016. Each double-sided booklet contains 20 self-adhesive stamps featuring the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/official-context-v1 --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 22px 26px;padding:22px;background:#e7e7f3;border-left:3px solid #927d45;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:#e7e7f3;\"\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 November 3, 2016 · St. John’s Church, 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\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-stamps\"\u003eChristmas stamp designs\u003c\/a\u003e for your holiday cards, and review our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e when planning your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postages Store","offers":[{"title":"5 Sheets of 20 (100 Stamps)","offer_id":45452503842998,"sku":"ST044=1=ST044","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Sheets of 20 (300 Stamps)","offer_id":45452503875766,"sku":"ST044=3=ST044","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sheets of 20 (1000 Stamps)","offer_id":45452503908534,"sku":"ST044=10=ST044","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/3070\/5846\/files\/2016NativityForeverStamps01.webp?v=1789542150","url":"https:\/\/postages.store\/products\/2016-nativity-forever-stamps","provider":"Postages Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}