2021 Happy Birthday Forever Postage Stamp 100 pcs

Why the stamp was issued:  To send happy birthday messages to friends and family in the mail.

About the stamp design:  Pictures five different classic party decorations in the shape of a different letter in the word “HAPPY.” Design also includes confetti and streamers. Digital illustration by Rodolfo Castro with additional design elements by Lisa Catalone Castro.

First Day City:  There was no First Day of Issue Ceremony, but the First Day of Issue Postmark was from Toast, North Carolina, perhaps as a nod to the tradition of raising a glass to toast a person for their birthday.

History the stamp represents:  Birthdays are celebrated in countless ways all over the world. Some families have passed down traditions for generations. Others stick to their culture’s customs. Regardless of the celebrations’ origins, they all make the birthday person feel loved and appreciated.

In the United States, the most common birthday tradition is to throw a party. These celebrations usually include brightly colored balloons, streamers, and signs. In 2021, the USPS issued a Forever stamp picturing some of these decorations.