2012 First-Class Forever Stamp,Contemporary Christmas: Reindeer Landing on a Roof
# 4714 - 2012 First-Class Forever Stamp - Contemporary Christmas: Reindeer Landing on a Roof
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U.S. #4714
2012 45¢ Reindeer Over Roof
Santa and Sleigh
2012 45¢ Reindeer Over Roof
Santa and Sleigh
Issue Date: October 13, 2012
City: New York, NY
City: New York, NY
Quantity: 187,500,000
Printed By: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Offset
Perforations: Die Cut 11
Color: multicolored
Reindeer are built for the cold climate of the Arctic regions, so living at the North Pole is not a hardship for Santa’s herd.
The rugged animals have two layers of fur for warmth, a thick undercoat and longer hollow, air-filled hairs. Their sharp hoofs dig into the ice, whether on the tundra or on rooftops. They are strong and used as pack animals by herders in northern Europe and North America. Reindeer can be taught to pull a sleigh, though its runners usually stay on the ground.
Reindeer are thought to be the only mammals that can see ultraviolet light. This allows them to recognize objects that would normally blend into their Arctic landscape or a winter’s sky.
Though they share many characteristics with their non-flying relatives, it takes a special kind of reindeer to pull St. Nick’s sleigh each Christmas Eve. Santa’s reindeer are different from all others because of their ability to fly. There are many theories about how they gained this unique skill. Some believe a powerful wizard gave Santa magic corn to feed his team. Others say the antlers catch the wind like the wings of a plane.
Most people would say it is another part of Santa’s annual journey that cannot be explained, but just needs to be believed.
U.S. #4714
2012 45¢ Reindeer Over Roof
Santa and Sleigh
2012 45¢ Reindeer Over Roof
Santa and Sleigh
Issue Date: October 13, 2012
City: New York, NY
City: New York, NY
Quantity: 187,500,000
Printed By: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Offset
Perforations: Die Cut 11
Color: multicolored
Reindeer are built for the cold climate of the Arctic regions, so living at the North Pole is not a hardship for Santa’s herd.
The rugged animals have two layers of fur for warmth, a thick undercoat and longer hollow, air-filled hairs. Their sharp hoofs dig into the ice, whether on the tundra or on rooftops. They are strong and used as pack animals by herders in northern Europe and North America. Reindeer can be taught to pull a sleigh, though its runners usually stay on the ground.
Reindeer are thought to be the only mammals that can see ultraviolet light. This allows them to recognize objects that would normally blend into their Arctic landscape or a winter’s sky.
Though they share many characteristics with their non-flying relatives, it takes a special kind of reindeer to pull St. Nick’s sleigh each Christmas Eve. Santa’s reindeer are different from all others because of their ability to fly. There are many theories about how they gained this unique skill. Some believe a powerful wizard gave Santa magic corn to feed his team. Others say the antlers catch the wind like the wings of a plane.
Most people would say it is another part of Santa’s annual journey that cannot be explained, but just needs to be believed.