THIS YEAR (2012)

Yes, there will not be a new Hanukkah stamp this year.  The 2011 "FOREVER" Hanukkah stamp will be reissued.  This stamp is only the fourth design since 1996.  As a "FOREVER" stamp (no rate on it), the United States Postal Service can continue to use this design indefinitely, even if there a rate increase

The USPS  gives the following description of the 2011 Hanukkah stamp.  The stamp art was created by graphic designer Suzanne Kleinwaks of Falls Church, Virginia.  Bright colors express the joyful spirit of the holiday.  The eight shapes behind the letters spelling out "HANUKKAH" symbolize the eight days and nights of the celebration.  The second "K" appears on the silhouette of a dreidel, a spinning toy that children play with at Hanukkah.  Each of the letters in this design is subtly tilted to mimic the movement of the dreidel as it turns.

By the way, if your local post office puts up a Christmas display insist that they put up a Hanukkah Menorah (without a Star of David on it) as well.  If the postmaster, or any supervisor tells you a menorah is not an accepted decoration tell him to look (in you presence) in the Post Office Operations Manual, Sections 124.55,e and 124.57,c.  These paragraphs (which I was instrumental in getting changed) state that a Hanukkah Menorah is an acceptable seasonal display.  If you do not get any cooperation from you local post office contact the USPS Department of Consumer Affairs:  susan.m.lachance@usps.gov  and the Postmaster General: pmgceo@usps.com.

                                                                                                                                        December 24, 2011