The 2016 contemporary holiday stamps will highlight the role windows play during the holidays. Portraying four windows on the holiday world, the stamps are intended to add a dash of winter bliss to letters and cards during the year’s coldest months.
Two of the designs show views from the inside looking out: a single burning candle sits on a sill and a simple star ornament hangs from a hook attached to the window sash, out of sight. Two other designs show views from the outside looking in: a brightly lit Christmas tree contrasts with the snowy shrubs on the other side of the glass and a snow-covered wreath hangs in front of frosted window panes.