{"product_id":"contemporary-christmas-teddy-bear-and-sleigh-stamps-holidays-gifts-presents-season-s-greetings-gold-beige-unused-usps-postage-20c","title":"Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) 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 \"Teddy Bear with Sleigh\" 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\u003eTeddy Bear with Sleigh\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\u003e1981\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\u003eChristmas, Holidays, Presents, Gifts, Sleigh, Wind-up Toy, Season’s Greetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\/Beige, 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\u003e1940\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 Issued on October 28, 1981, in Christmas Valley, Oregon, this stamp is part of the “\u003cem\u003eContemporary Christmas”\u003c\/em\u003e series. It shows a felt teddy bear seated on a small sleigh, alongside a wrapped gift—two of the most iconic and nostalgic symbols of the Christmas season. The design evokes childhood, warmth, and the joy of giving. Because it portrays toys and the spirit of giving, it has become a favorite among holiday and Christmas-themed snail mailers and stamp collectors.\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 1981 20-cent “Teddy Bear \u0026amp; Sleigh” postage stamp carries a tender and quietly radiant spiritual significance, rooted in innocence, joy, and the pure-hearted generosity of the season. At first glance, it depicts a simple, nostalgic image — a soft teddy bear resting on a small sleigh beside a wrapped gift — yet beneath its charm lies a universal spiritual message: that love expressed through kindness, simplicity, and childlike wonder is among the highest forms of grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teddy bear, a timeless symbol of comfort and companionship, represents the nurturing, unconditional love that lies at the center of spiritual life. It embodies qualities of gentleness, warmth, and protection — the embrace of divine love in tangible form. For children, a teddy bear is more than a toy; it is a silent guardian, a source of peace, a reminder that they are safe and cherished. Spiritually, this reflects the human soul’s relationship with the divine — the quiet assurance that we are held, supported, and loved even when unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eThe sleigh upon which the bear sits evokes journey and giving, symbolizing movement through the winter of life with hope and generosity. Just as a sleigh carries gifts through snow, it reminds us that love can travel through the coldest seasons of the heart, carrying joy to others when most needed. The gift in front of the bear represents the spirit of offering — the sacred act of giving without expectation, a reflection of divine abundance shared through human hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eTogether, these elements form a spiritual tableau of innocence as holiness. The stamp reminds us that the essence of the holiday season — and of spiritual life itself — is not grandeur or perfection, but tenderness, gratitude, and the quiet beauty of small acts of love. The bear, the sleigh, and the gift all whisper the same truth: that in giving, comforting, and delighting others, we participate in something eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003eThe “Teddy Bear \u0026amp; Sleigh” stamp celebrates the childlike soul within us all — the part that believes in goodness, delights in giving, and finds divinity in the simplest joys. It is a small, gentle reminder that every act of love, no matter how humble, is a sacred gift carried across the snowy landscape of the human heart.\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 “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamp (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547975881010,"sku":"1940-1","price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547975913778,"sku":"1940-10","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547975946546,"sku":"1940-15","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547975979314,"sku":"1940-20","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547976012082,"sku":"1940-25","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547976044850,"sku":"1940-50","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Contemporary Christmas “Teddy Bear and Sleigh” Stamps (Holidays, Gifts, Presents, Season’s Greetings, Gold\/Beige) Unused USPS Postage 20c","offer_id":50547976077618,"sku":"1940-100","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-1940-Contemporary-Christmas-Teddy-Bear-with-Sleigh-1981-20-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1760420810","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/contemporary-christmas-teddy-bear-and-sleigh-stamps-holidays-gifts-presents-season-s-greetings-gold-beige-unused-usps-postage-20c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}