{"product_id":"happy-holidays-ukrainian-christmas-stamps","title":"Happy Holidays! (Веселих свят!) – Ukrainian Christmas Stamp Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the magic of Ukrainian winter traditions with the official Ukrposhta “Happy Holidays!” (Веселих свят!) collectible Christmas stamp sheet. Issued in 2019, this colorful Ukrainian postage stamp collection brings together five beloved winter celebrations: St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Malanka, and Epiphany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Ukrainian artist Anna Mansurova, the sheet captures the warmth, folklore, and festive traditions of the Ukrainian Christmas and New Year season. The issue was later recognized as the Best Ukrainian Stamp Sheet of 2019, making it an especially appealing collectible for lovers of Ukrainian culture and philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive Ukrainian Holiday Traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps celebrate the traditional winter holiday cycle in Ukraine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSt. Nicholas Day\u003c\/b\u003e – a beloved celebration associated with St. Nicholas bringing gifts to children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChristmas\u003c\/b\u003e – one of Ukraine’s most important family and religious holidays, rich in caroling and traditional customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew Year’s Day\u003c\/b\u003e – a joyful beginning to the new year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMalanka\u003c\/b\u003e – Ukraine’s colorful folk celebration filled with costumes, music, humor, and traditional rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEpiphany\u003c\/b\u003e – a Christian feast traditionally associated with the blessing of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these five designs create a miniature celebration of Ukraine’s winter holiday heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Award-Winning Ukrposhta Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkrposhta released “Веселих свят!” (Happy Holidays!) on December 18, 2019. The complete sheet contains 10 V-denomination postage stamps across five designs, plus two decorative coupons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps were printed using offset printing with gold-foil embossing, adding a festive finish to the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an original print run of only 50,000 sheets, this issue is an attractive addition to collections of Ukrainian Christmas stamps, Ukrposhta issues, and Ukrainian cultural memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Ukrposhta collectible stamp sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Ukrainian postage stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 different holiday designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 decorative coupons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial title: Happy Holidays! \/ Веселих свят!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: St. Nicholas, Christmas, New Year, Malanka, and Epiphany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: V × 10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue date: December 18, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Anna Mansurova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet size: 128 × 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp sizes: 33 × 30 mm and 33 × 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: offset with gold-foil embossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal print run: 50,000 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Best Ukrainian Stamp Sheet of 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Ukrainian collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian postage stamp collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian Christmas and holiday collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrposhta collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian culture and folklore enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Christmas stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUkrainian diaspora Christmas gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalanka and Ukrainian tradition enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique stocking stuffers and holiday gifts from Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happy Holidays Ukrainian stamp sheet is more than a Christmas collectible. It brings together five traditions that have shaped the Ukrainian winter holiday season for generations — from St. Nicholas and Christmas to the joyful folk celebrations of Malanka and the traditions of Epiphany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e100% authentic Ukrposhta collectible. Fast shipping from our Canadian warehouse.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UkrPoshta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184184770793,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1904\/9193\/files\/happy-holidays-ukrainian-christmas-stamp-sheet.jpg?v=1789492071","url":"https:\/\/giftsfromukraine.com\/products\/happy-holidays-ukrainian-christmas-stamps","provider":"Gifts From Ukraine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}