Ring in the new year with the 5th issuance of the Lunar New Year series — the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon stamp from the U.S. Postal Service®. People born in the Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious sign in the Chinese zodiac, are said to be successful, wise, and powerful. On 19 January 2024, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) celebrates the Lunar Calendar – Year of the Dragon with the issuance of a special event stamp sheet of ten stamps. The New Lunar Calendar Year officially starts on 10 February 2024 until 28 January 2025. The dragon is fifth in the series of the twelve zodiac signs. Get the complete set of three mint stamp sheets celebrating the Lunar New Year for just $9.95 – a savings of $19.90. Plus shipping and guaranteed delivery are FREE. In one easy order you’ll receive 36 mint stamps picturing all 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac for less than $10. Year of the Tiger: Narcissus Flowers (Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year), Full Sheet of 12 x 44-Cent Postage Stamps, USA 2010, Scott 4435 4.6 out of 5 stars 34 A pane of 10 stamps issued Jan. 17 by the United Nations Postal Administration celebrates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar. The stamps are denominated $1.65 for use for the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. The Lunar New Year holiday is a celebration of new beginnings that falls on the second new moon of the Chinese lunar calendar following the winter solstice. On Jan. 29, millions around the world will hold parades and host parties, decorate with red and gold lanterns, set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, and invite family and friends Ring in the new year with the 5th issuance of the Lunar New Year series with this Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon press sheet without die cuts. The 5th of the 12 animals associated with the Chinese zodiac, the dragon on this stamp features the color gold for prosperity and red for luck. UN issues stamp sheet for 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year By Xinhua Published: Jan 19, 2025 01:20 PM The image provided by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) shows a Year of the Snake The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) celebrates the new lunar calendar with the issuance of a special event sheet for the “Year of the Snake”, which begins 29 January 2025 and Ring in the new year with the 5th issuance of the Lunar New Year series with this Lunar New Year • Year of the Dragon press sheet. The 5th of the 12 animals associated with the Chinese zodiac, the dragon on this stamp features the color gold for prosperity and red for luck. Celebrate the joyous traditions of Chinese New Year with our exquisite collection of Chinese New Year rubber stamps! Elevate your festive greetings and creative projects with these intricately designed stamps that capture the essence of this auspicious occasion. COSMEVIVI Seal Chinese New Year Crafts Square Stamp Stamps Scrapbooking Supplies Fabric Block Stamp Fabric Stamp Clay Stamp Antique Stamp Chinese New Year Party Supplies Letter Stamp Magnet £9.19 £ 9 . 19 Cute 12 Chinese Zodiacs Animals Happy New Year Metal Cutting Die and Clear Stamp Set for Scrapbooking Embossing Craft Stencil Card-making DIY Gift Card Album 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 In 2025, the U.S. Postal Service issues the sixth of 12 stamps in the newest Lunar New Year series. The Year of the Snake begins January 29, 2025, and ends on February 16, 2026. Beginning in 2020, in observance of the Lunar New Year holiday, the U.S. Postal Service introduced its third Lunar New Year series. This is the sixth Forever® stamp in Black Heritage: Allen Toussaint In recent years, the Black Heritage series has celebrated a man one year and a woman the next. Next year, the 48th stamp in the series will honor Allen Toussaint (1938–2015), the virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and producer responsible for scores of hits across multiple genres. PH PandaHall Word Silicone Stamp Chinese Blessings Rubber Stamp Clear Stamp Craft Seal Stamp Decor Paper Stamps for Chinese New Year Birthday Card Making Photo Album Journal DIY Scrapbooking 3.3 out of 5 stars Stamps are High Quality Photopolymner and you can use them to create favors, cards, scrapbooks, and other paper craft items. Free US Shipping on all orders $150 or more. Please note, all Canada orders can only be shipped UPS at this time. The 1992 Chinese New Year stamp marked several firsts. In addition to being the first Lunar New Year stamp, it was also the first Happy New Year stamp and the first non-high-value stamp issued in panes of 20 (rather than 50). In 2024, the U.S Postal Service issues the fifth of 12 stamps in the newest Lunar New Year series. The Year of the Dragon begins February 10, 2024, and ends on January 28, 2025. But to take full advantage of this year and explore the new paths that open up to them, Snakes will have to arm themselves with courage and demonstrate open-mindedness. With more than 4,000 years of history, the New Year festival, a cornerstone of Chinese culture, is celebrated by around 2 billion people around the world.
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