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GREEΤΙN,
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1992
64108
Toy.
No. 203,775.
Patented May 14, 1878.
VIWAF
Chis Cable
MO
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CHRISTMAS
First Day of Issue: October 22, 1992
First Issue Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Beribboned boxes and tantalizingly small bundles care-
fully tucked beneath a fragrant evergreen are America's
most beloved Christmas images. The custom of Christmas
gift-giving is deeply entrenched in western civilization,
with roots pre-dating the Christian era. Ancient Romans
often exchanged gifts of food, candles or religious statu-
ary to commemorate events such as emperors' birthdays
or to mark significant holidays. When Christ was born,
three Magi presented Him with precious gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh. As the Christian faith spread
throughout the world, gift-giving remained a joyous part
of the Christmas season. During the Middle Ages, many
people exchanged gifts from Christmas Eve through
Epiphany on January 6, a practice memorialized in the
timeless yuletide carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas."
And although much has changed in the world since the
advent of the modern era, the anticipatory thrill sparked
by the sight of gaily-wrapped packages continues to be
felt by children of all ages.
No. 92-131
First Day of Issue Postcard Collection
©1992 Fleetwood® Cheyenne, WY 82008-0001
Original painting for the First Day of Issue Postcard by Chris Calle
Heetwood
