The main USPS Christmas-specific Forever issue released in 2023 was Snow Globes. USPS also released Winter Woodland Animals for seasonal winter mail. Both are ordinary Forever stamps, so each genuine unused stamp is worth the current one-ounce First-Class Mail letter rate—82 cents as of September 1, 2026.
2023 Christmas and Winter Forever Stamps
| Issue | Release date | Theme | Designs | Original USPS format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Globes | September 19, 2023 | Christmas / secular | 4 | Double-sided booklet of 20 |
| Winter Woodland Animals | October 10, 2023 | Winter / secular | 4 | Double-sided booklet of 20 |
Snow Globes Forever Stamps
The four oil-painted designs by Gregory Manchess show a snowman, Santa Claus on a rooftop, a deer in a snowy forest and a decorated Christmas tree. Derry Noyes designed the stamp issue. The original USPS booklet contained five of each design.
See the available Snow Globes Forever stamps product page for the current package, price and inventory shown by this store.
Winter Woodland Animals Forever Stamps
The four designs show a deer, fox, rabbit and owl in winter settings. Antonio Alcalá designed the issue with illustrations by Katie Kirk. USPS issued it in a 20-stamp booklet, with five of each design.
See the available Winter Woodland Animals Forever stamps product page for current store details.
Was There a New Religious Christmas Stamp in 2023?
USPS did not introduce a new religious Christmas design in 2023. The Virgin and Child Forever stamp that could still be encountered that season was issued on September 22, 2022. Its year should not be changed to 2023 simply because it remained available or was used for 2023 holiday mail.
For that earlier issue, see the Virgin and Child Forever stamps product page.
Are 2023 Christmas Stamps Still Valid?
Yes. Snow Globes and Winter Woodland Animals are ordinary Forever issues. Genuine unused examples remain valid for the current one-ounce domestic letter rate. Extra weight, square or rigid envelopes, large envelopes, packages and international mail can require additional postage.
How to Verify a 2023 Issue
- Match the issue name and the four designs to the USPS announcement.
- Separate the original USPS booklet format from a retailer’s later multi-booklet package.
- Confirm the stamp is unused and undamaged before mailing.
- Use the current USPS rate—not the 2023 purchase price—to determine its ordinary Forever postage value.
Continue with the 2024 Christmas Forever stamps guide to compare the next year’s secular and religious issues.
Official Sources
- USPS Stamp Announcement 23-29: Snow Globes
- USPS Stamp Announcement 23-32: Winter Woodland Animals
- USPS Stamp Announcement 22-32: Virgin and Child
Issue details and current postage value checked September 1, 2026.