2024 First-Class Forever Stamp,Kwanzaa
# 5946 FDC - 2024 First-Class Forever Stamp - Kwanzaa
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US #5946
2024 Kwanzaa – First Day Cover
• Honor of the holiday celebrating African heritage
• The 10th stamp to commemorate Kwanzaa
• Part of the Holiday Celebrations Series
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Holiday Celebrations
Value: 73¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: September 25, 2024
First Day City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quantity Issued: 12,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type II, Block Tag Applied
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate Kwanzaa and the rich traditions of the holiday.
About the stamp design: Original artwork by Ekua Holmes based on a live performance of a Kwanzaa celebration. Pictures a digital collage of three young performers (a drummer and two dancers).
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
About the Holiday Celebration Series: The USPS introduced the Holiday Celebration series in 1996 with a stamp honoring the Jewish festival, Hanukkah. The Hanukkah stamp was also the start of the USPS’s new Holiday Celebrations Series, which sought to honor a different cultural or ethnic holiday every year. The second stamp in the series came exactly a year after the first. It honored Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday based on the traditional African harvest festival. The name for the seven-day festival means “first fruits” in Swahili. The series continues to commemorate different cultural or religious holidays each year such as Eid, Cinco de Mayo, and others.
History the stamp represents: Kwanzaa is a vibrant celebration of African heritage. So, it’s no surprise that many people choose to celebrate the holiday with cultural traditions such as music, storytelling, and dance.
In Africa, dance is a powerful expression of cultural pride and represents a connection to ancestral roots. During Kwanzaa, the different dances that are performed symbolize diverse African traditions. Some dances tell stories that have been passed down through generations. Others are simply a way to bring people together.
Rhythmic drumming often sets the pace for a dance, while the energetic movements of the dancers recall the enduring spirit of African and African American people. Many of these dances include people from all backgrounds and ages, making it a way to connect with the local community. This communal aspect of dance during Kwanzaa reinforces the holiday’s focus on togetherness and shared experience.
African dance traditions are not just about entertainment, they’re living links to the past. Incorporating dance into Kwanzaa makes the holiday more meaningful. It’s an artform that makes an impact on all who witness or participate in it, ensuring African culture will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come.
US #5946
2024 Kwanzaa – First Day Cover
• Honor of the holiday celebrating African heritage
• The 10th stamp to commemorate Kwanzaa
• Part of the Holiday Celebrations Series
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Holiday Celebrations
Value: 73¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: September 25, 2024
First Day City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quantity Issued: 12,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type II, Block Tag Applied
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate Kwanzaa and the rich traditions of the holiday.
About the stamp design: Original artwork by Ekua Holmes based on a live performance of a Kwanzaa celebration. Pictures a digital collage of three young performers (a drummer and two dancers).
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
About the Holiday Celebration Series: The USPS introduced the Holiday Celebration series in 1996 with a stamp honoring the Jewish festival, Hanukkah. The Hanukkah stamp was also the start of the USPS’s new Holiday Celebrations Series, which sought to honor a different cultural or ethnic holiday every year. The second stamp in the series came exactly a year after the first. It honored Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday based on the traditional African harvest festival. The name for the seven-day festival means “first fruits” in Swahili. The series continues to commemorate different cultural or religious holidays each year such as Eid, Cinco de Mayo, and others.
History the stamp represents: Kwanzaa is a vibrant celebration of African heritage. So, it’s no surprise that many people choose to celebrate the holiday with cultural traditions such as music, storytelling, and dance.
In Africa, dance is a powerful expression of cultural pride and represents a connection to ancestral roots. During Kwanzaa, the different dances that are performed symbolize diverse African traditions. Some dances tell stories that have been passed down through generations. Others are simply a way to bring people together.
Rhythmic drumming often sets the pace for a dance, while the energetic movements of the dancers recall the enduring spirit of African and African American people. Many of these dances include people from all backgrounds and ages, making it a way to connect with the local community. This communal aspect of dance during Kwanzaa reinforces the holiday’s focus on togetherness and shared experience.
African dance traditions are not just about entertainment, they’re living links to the past. Incorporating dance into Kwanzaa makes the holiday more meaningful. It’s an artform that makes an impact on all who witness or participate in it, ensuring African culture will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come.