The United States Postal Service launched a new series of Lunar New Year stamps in 2020. Following on the extremely popular issues from 1992-2004 and 2008-2019, the third set features striking photos of three-dimensional, paper-cut masks featuring the animals of the lunar zodiac created especially for the series by artist and illustrator Camille Chew. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Chew is known for her playful and intricate depictions of animals, drawn from her interpretations of Chinese mythology and folklore.
Lunar New Year celebrations in the United States can be traced back to the earliest Chinese immigrant communities in California, where the holiday was being celebrated even before the American Civil War. As Asian immigration increased and diversified, Vietnamese, Korean, and Filipino Americans, among others, joined in and spread the tradition across the country. Although each community has its own unique customs and traditions, most Lunar New Year celebrations feature decorations, fireworks, dancing, food, and colorful parades.
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