{"product_id":"contemporary-christmas-sledding-stamps-seasons-greetings-holiday-winter-snow-unused-usps-postage-20c","title":"Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) 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 \"Sledding\" Season’s Greetings 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 weddings. 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\u003eSledding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries: \u003c\/strong\u003eContemporary 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\u003e 20-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s): \u003c\/strong\u003eChristmas, Sledding, Snow, Children, Playing, Winter, 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\u003ePhotogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eGummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenuine 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 “Sledding” stamp is part of the “\u003cem\u003eSeason’s Greetings”\u003c\/em\u003e block of four stamps (also called the “\u003cem\u003eContemporary Christmas”\u003c\/em\u003e set) issued by the U.S. Postal Service on October 28, 1982, with the First Day of Issue in Snow, Oklahoma. The set was designed to evoke the joy and innocence of childhood during the winter season, through everyday secular images rather than overtly religious ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Dolli Tingle created the “Sledding” design, which depicts four children dressed in colorful winter clothing, accompanied by a dog, as they ride sleds downhill and then climb back up for another run. The scene captures movement, laughter, and companionship — a visual expression of winter play. Over time, “Sledding” has become a favorite among collectors of holiday stamps, especially those who appreciate the nostalgic, child-focused themes of the early 1980s holiday issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 1982 20-cent “Sledding” postage stamp carries a joyful and uplifting spiritual significance, rooted in the themes of freedom, presence, and the sacred joy of play. Though outwardly depicting a simple winter pastime — children sledding down a snowy hill — it captures a deeper, timeless truth: that the divine often reveals itself in laughter, movement, and the pure delight of being alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, the stamp is a visual hymn to childlike spirit — a quality celebrated in nearly every faith tradition as a doorway to the divine. The children, bundled in bright winter clothes, racing downhill with their dog by their side, embody the essence of living fully in the moment, free from fear, expectation, or sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eThe snowy landscape carries its own spiritual symbolism. Snow, pure and silent, represents clarity, renewal, and divine peace. It blankets the earth in stillness, transforming the world into a canvas of light. Against this backdrop, the children’s colorful motion becomes a metaphor for spirit awakening within stillness — the dance of life upon the field of eternity. Their sleds cutting through snow echo the human journey through time: swift, exhilarating, fleeting — yet filled with laughter and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eThe presence of the dog, a universal symbol of loyalty, playfulness, and unconditional love, adds a spiritual layer of companionship and faithfulness. In many traditions, animals are seen as embodiments of pure being — they live wholly in the now, reminding us that to be spiritual is to be fully present, to embrace each moment without resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eUltimately, the “Sledding” stamp is a small yet radiant symbol of spiritual vitality and unity with the natural world. It reminds us that the path to heaven is not always solemn or distant — sometimes, it is a snowy hill, a joyful rush, and the sound of laughter echoing through winter air. In this scene of play, we glimpse the eternal truth that joy itself is prayer, and that in the innocence of the child’s heart, the divine is already present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 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 href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" 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\u003e We’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\u003eJennifer 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":"10 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980757810,"sku":"2027-10","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980790578,"sku":"2027-15","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980823346,"sku":"2027-20","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980856114,"sku":"2027-25","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980888882,"sku":"2027-50","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Contemporary Christmas “Sledding” Stamps (Season's Greetings, Holiday, Winter, Snow) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50530980921650,"sku":"2027-100","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2027-Contemporary-Christmas-Sledding-1982-20-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1760421420","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/contemporary-christmas-sledding-stamps-seasons-greetings-holiday-winter-snow-unused-usps-postage-20c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}