Holiday Wreaths Forever Stamps, 2019 Booklet – Holiday Cards and Letters

In Christianity, holly represents the newborn baby Jesus, while ivy represents his mother, the VIrgin Mary.  In Old World heraldry (symbols used on banners, crests, and other similar items), holly is a symbol of truth.  Other cultures believe holly to be protective against evil, especially when the leaves are worn in the hair.  Similar traits are associated with ivy, too, though it is also said to be a symbol of love and friendship.

In 2019, the United States Postal Service released a set of four Holiday Wreaths stamps with one picturing a wreath made from holly and ivy.  Between the cultural traditions of the plants and their lasting beauty, there can be no better choice for a front door holiday wreath.