{"product_id":"contemporary-christmas-building-a-snowman-stamps-seasons-greetings-holiday-winter-snowing-unused-usps-postage-20c","title":"Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContemporary Christmas \"Building a Snowman\" postage stamps! This nostalgic holiday design is perfect for adding a touch of class to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 20-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building a Snowman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued: \u003c\/strong\u003e1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value: \u003c\/strong\u003e20-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eSnowman, Christmas, Holidays, Winter, Children, Playing, Snowing, Season’s Greetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1982 20-cent “Building a Snowman” postage stamp was issued by the U.S. Postal Service on October 28, 1982, in Snow, Oklahoma — an aptly chosen location that perfectly captured the wintry charm of the design. It was part of the “\u003cem\u003eSeason’s Greetings”\u003c\/em\u003e series within the “\u003cem\u003eContemporary Christmas” \u003c\/em\u003eissues, which emphasized secular, joyful imagery of wintertime rather than overtly religious scenes. This approach reflected the Postal Service’s growing effort during the late 20th century to offer inclusive holiday stamps that celebrated the universal spirit of the season — warmth, playfulness, and togetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp was designed by Dolli Tingle, an artist celebrated for her bright, nostalgic depictions of childhood and Americana. Her design for this issue portrays five cheerful children bundled in colorful winter clothing — scarves, mittens, and hats — joyfully building a snowman. The children are accompanied by two dogs, adding to the sense of playful motion and companionship. The snowman itself, positioned near the center, wears a broad smile, a dark hat, and a red scarf. The background shows softly falling snow and a pale blue winter sky, giving the composition a sense of gentle stillness and lighthearted peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1847\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003eAs part of a four-stamp \u003cem\u003ese-tenant\u003c\/em\u003e set, “Building a Snowman” appeared alongside three other designs by Tingle — “Decorating a Christmas Tree,” “Children Sledding,” and “Ice Skating.” Together, these stamps form a continuous celebration of winter joy and the innocence of childhood, capturing scenes of laughter and shared creativity that transcend time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 1982 20-cent “Building a Snowman” postage stamp carries a quietly radiant spiritual significance, celebrating the holiness found in joy, cooperation, and the innocence of shared creation. While it is outwardly a simple scene of children at play, its imagery reflects profound spiritual truths: that life’s deepest meaning often reveals itself through small acts of togetherness, and that creativity, laughter, and love are sacred expressions of the divine spirit within humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the image are five children working in harmony, building a snowman beneath a soft winter sky. Their collaboration represents the unity of spirit and the beauty of cooperation, mirroring the way all creation is built through connection — not by a single hand, but through the joining of many hearts. Spiritually, this evokes the idea that we are co-creators with the divine: each gesture of kindness, each shared joy, adds shape and warmth to the world around us, just as each child’s touch of snow brings the snowman to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eThe snow itself is a powerful spiritual symbol. Its whiteness conveys purity and peace, blanketing the world in silence and renewal. Snow transforms the familiar into something sacred and still, reminding us that grace often comes through stillness and simplicity. The children, playing within this landscape, embody the childlike spirit of wonder and openness that many spiritual traditions hold as the purest state of being — a consciousness free from cynicism, alive with imagination and gratitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eThe snowman, smiling and adorned with human touches — a hat, scarf, and eyes of coal — becomes a symbol of transformation and impermanence. Formed from snow, destined to melt, it reflects the spiritual truth that all creation is fleeting yet meaningful. The act of building the snowman — knowing it will one day vanish — is itself a lesson in presence and love without attachment, a joyful offering to the moment rather than an attempt to possess it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2386\" data-start=\"2035\"\u003eThe dogs included in the scene deepen this symbolism. Representing loyalty, playfulness, and unconditional love, they remind us that the divine often expresses itself through companionship and simple joy. Together, the animals and children create an image of harmony between all living beings — a small, earthly reflection of heaven’s peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2932\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eUltimately, the spiritual message of the “Building a Snowman” stamp is one of unity, presence, and sacred play. It teaches that spirituality need not always be solemn or distant; it can be found in laughter, creativity, and shared acts of love. The stamp invites us to remember that every joyful collaboration, every moment of creation — even one as fleeting as a snowman on a winter afternoon — is a prayer made visible, a reminder that the divine lives in the warmth of human hearts working together beneath the quiet beauty of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS? \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"1 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamp (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979237170,"sku":"2028-1","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979269938,"sku":"2028-10","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979302706,"sku":"2028-15","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979335474,"sku":"2028-20","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979368242,"sku":"2028-25","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979401010,"sku":"2028-50","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Contemporary Christmas “Building a Snowman” Stamps (Seasons Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snowing) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50548979433778,"sku":"2028-100","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2028-Contemporary-Christmas-Building-a-Snowman-1982-20-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1760419998","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/contemporary-christmas-building-a-snowman-stamps-seasons-greetings-holiday-winter-snowing-unused-usps-postage-20c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}