2004 37¢ Kwanzaa
Issue Date: October 16, 2004
City: Chicago, IL
Printed By: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd
Printing Method: Lithographed
Perforations: Serpentine die cut 10 ¾
Kwanzaa is a modern African-American holiday that is celebrated from December 26 through January 1. Its origin was inspired by African harvest celebrations and African cultural values. The first Kwanzaa stamp was issued in 1997 and then reissued at different rates in three other years. The seven days and seven principles of Kwanzaa are represented on the 2004 Kwanzaa stamp by seven figures in colorful robes.