When JFK lit America’s Christmas tree in 1962, Spandorf nearly froze to death as she sketched the scene. Spandorf contacted J. Edward Day’s office and suggested that her depiction of the National Christmas Tree and White House become holiday postage. “What did you think of last year’s Christmas stamp?” Kelleher asked. The least of J. Edward Day’s worries was a Christmas stamp. As for the 1964 Christmas issue, Kennedy had given Postmaster Day his blessing for an annual Christmas stamp.

Source: Daily Sun February 08, 2026 09:48 UTC