Holiday Joy Stamps

2024 Holiday Joy

Set of four designs inspired by Mexican folk art
2024 Contemporary Christmas stamps

Stamp Category: Commemorative,
Set : Contemporary Christmas
Value: 73¢ First Class Mail rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: September 14, 2024
First Day City: Washington, DC
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Booklet of 20

History the stamp represents: Over the centuries, artists have taken inspiration from the folk art of different cultures. But where does folk art take its inspiration from? The answer depends on the culture, although many folk artists are heavily inspired by nature, folklore, religion, and other aspects of their life experience.

While certain artforms originated in specific regions, some overlap. For example, Scandinavian folk art has similarities to Mexican folk art. Despite being thousands of miles away from each other, both cultures are known for having artwork with bright colors and geometric shapes. Both also often picture flowers, birds, greenery, and other elements of nature.

Scandinavian and Mexican folk artists have both applied their work to furniture, pottery, textiles, and more. Artists today borrow designs for paintings on canvas or even digital designs. The bright colors and geometric shapes on these stamps echo back to Mexican folk art.