2023 First-Class Forever Stamp,Pinatas: Pink Pinata
# 5812 - 2023 First-Class Forever Stamp - Pinatas: Pink Pinata
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US #5812
2023 Donkey Piñata Facing Left – Piñatas
- Pictures a colorful donkey piñata representing a popular tradition in Mexican culture that has slowly spread to the United States and beyond
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Piñatas
Value: 66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: September 8, 2023
First Day City: Roswell, New Mexico
Quantity Issued: 150,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tagged
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate the tradition of piñatas in Mexican culture.
About the stamp design: Pictures a colorful digital illustration of a traditional donkey piñata design on a vibrant pink background. Artwork by Victor Meléndez.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Roswell, New Mexico during the 36th annual Piñata Festival.
About the Piñatas set: Includes four stamps picturing digital artwork of two traditional piñata designs – donkeys and seven-point stars. The stamps are not only a celebration of piñatas as a tradition, but also as a part of Mexican culture and its importance to many Americans.
History the stamp represents: Acolman, Mexico, is considered the birthplace of the piñata. It was there in 1587 that Christian missionaries first hung a piñata in the hopes of converting the indigenous people.
Friar Diego de Soria conducted daily masses during the nine days before Christmas. During those nine days, known as Las Posadas (The Inns), participants re-enacted Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Each night’s celebration ended with the breaking of the piñata, symbolizing the rewards of keeping the faith.
The locals adopted the traditions and continue to celebrate Las Posadas. Friar Diego de Soria is honored with a statue in Acolman depicting him breaking a piñata. Modern celebrations of Las Posadas begin with a procession through the streets. Children dress as angels while adults carry statues of Mary and Joseph. Singing traditional songs, they go door to door asking for shelter. They are denied several times until they reach a home that allows them in. That is where the party commences. They celebrate with food, music, and fireworks. The breaking of the piñata is the highlight of the night.
Acolman also holds a National Piñata Fair during Las Posadas. It includes contests, workshops, the crowning of the piñata queen, and sees over 100,000 visitors each year.
US #5812
2023 Donkey Piñata Facing Left – Piñatas
- Pictures a colorful donkey piñata representing a popular tradition in Mexican culture that has slowly spread to the United States and beyond
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Piñatas
Value: 66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: September 8, 2023
First Day City: Roswell, New Mexico
Quantity Issued: 150,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tagged
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate the tradition of piñatas in Mexican culture.
About the stamp design: Pictures a colorful digital illustration of a traditional donkey piñata design on a vibrant pink background. Artwork by Victor Meléndez.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Roswell, New Mexico during the 36th annual Piñata Festival.
About the Piñatas set: Includes four stamps picturing digital artwork of two traditional piñata designs – donkeys and seven-point stars. The stamps are not only a celebration of piñatas as a tradition, but also as a part of Mexican culture and its importance to many Americans.
History the stamp represents: Acolman, Mexico, is considered the birthplace of the piñata. It was there in 1587 that Christian missionaries first hung a piñata in the hopes of converting the indigenous people.
Friar Diego de Soria conducted daily masses during the nine days before Christmas. During those nine days, known as Las Posadas (The Inns), participants re-enacted Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Each night’s celebration ended with the breaking of the piñata, symbolizing the rewards of keeping the faith.
The locals adopted the traditions and continue to celebrate Las Posadas. Friar Diego de Soria is honored with a statue in Acolman depicting him breaking a piñata. Modern celebrations of Las Posadas begin with a procession through the streets. Children dress as angels while adults carry statues of Mary and Joseph. Singing traditional songs, they go door to door asking for shelter. They are denied several times until they reach a home that allows them in. That is where the party commences. They celebrate with food, music, and fireworks. The breaking of the piñata is the highlight of the night.
Acolman also holds a National Piñata Fair during Las Posadas. It includes contests, workshops, the crowning of the piñata queen, and sees over 100,000 visitors each year.