What’s red and green and cherished all over? Every year, Americans purchase approximately 70 million poinsettia plants within a six-week period leading up to Christmas. That’s two and a half times as many live Christmas trees as are sold each year (25–30 million)! Poinsettias help people the world over celebrate the holiday season. But a... Continue Reading →
Nationalism, “Freedom,” and tobacco
“Freedom” with Flag and Cigars 🇨🇺 Cuba, 2¢ | Issued December 6, 1948 | Scott CU 421 When I first saw this 2c stamp, I assumed it must have something to do with liberty, revolution, and national identity. Then I discovered it was just about cigars. I say “just”, but after doing the research for... Continue Reading →
