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Among the most familiar wildlife spotted across much of the American landscape, deer, rabbits, owls and foxes connect us to the natural beauty around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite-tailed deer are one of the most plentiful species of deer in North America and are admired for their classic beauty and agility. Rabbits often live near the forest’s edge so they can easily find food from gardens, yards and meadows. Foxes are resilient and adaptable and have learned to survive and flourish in almost every environment. 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The stamps feature a Colorful Design Showcasing the Cultural Significance of this Cherished Tradition. Each stamp has a face value of $0.68 and is in Mint Never Hinged Condition, making it a perfect addition to any stamp collector's collection. The Scott number for this sheet of stamps is 5829. The stamp sheet is perfect for those interested in cultures and ethnicities, and the Denomination is Forever Stamp. Add this unique and rare stamp sheet to your collection today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IRCSRX INC","offers":[{"title":"5 Sheets of 20 (100 Pcs)","offer_id":39896490541140,"sku":"100 Dragon","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Sheets of 20 (300 Pcs)","offer_id":39896490573908,"sku":"300 Dragon","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sheets of 20 (1000 Pcs)","offer_id":39896490606676,"sku":"1000 Dragon","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/3967\/9828\/files\/Dragon.jpg?v=1710908623"},{"product_id":"year-of-the-rat-stamp-celebrates-lunar-new-year-forever-first-class-postage-stamps","title":"Year of the Rat Celebrates Lunar New Year Self-Stick","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForever, First-Class Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal authentic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for many Asian communities around the world. Across these varied cultures, many traditions exist for ringing in a new year of good luck and prosperity. In communities across the United States, people shop for food and other supplies, hang decorations and ceremoniously clean their homes and streets to welcome the year with a fresh start.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe rat is the first of the 12 zodiac animal signs associated with the Chinese lunar calendar. Those born during the Year of the Rat may be seen as very clever, self-aware and highly social. The Year of the Rat begins Jan. 25, 2020, and ends Feb. 11, 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith blue as the predominant color — said to be one of the lucky colors for individuals born during the Year of the Rat — the rat mask in the stamp design incorporates elements with symbolic meaning. 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After hanging clay pots in front of statues of their gods, they struck the pots with sticks until the vessels broke and the treasures inside fell to the ground as offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanish missionaries combined these ceremonies with their own Lenten tradition to attract Christian converts. Used as religious instruction, the piñata represented the devil and temptation. The blindfolded “player” symbolized blind faith armed with the stick of goodness; breaking open the piñata showed the triumph of good over evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the piñata is still an important part of many celebrations in Mexico and the United States, and the custom has spread to other countries. Piñatas feature in all manner of festivities: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. They are a traditional part of the posadas, a nine-day festival held in early December that commemorates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the piñata-maker — called the piñatero or piñatera — began with a clay pot as the base, which was covered with shredded paper and engrudo (a paste made from water and flour or cornstarch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design emerged as the maker attached cones and other forms to the prepared pot. Gluing strips of curled and cut tissue paper over the entire structure, the artist turned the clay vessel into a swan or a bull or a seven-point star — almost anything imaginable. Today, a traditionally crafted piñata might begin with a frame made of reeds tied with string; a homemade piñata sometimes uses a balloon as the base. 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