{"product_id":"forever-stamps-2016-jack-o-lanterns-halloween-holiday-first-class-postage","title":"Forever Stamps 2016 Jack-O’-Lanterns – Halloween Holiday, First-Class Postage","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIssued: \u003c\/b\u003eSeptember 29, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst Day City:\u003c\/b\u003e  Anoka, MN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType of Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e  First Class Mail\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinted by:\u003c\/b\u003e  Banknote Corporation of America\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e  Offset\u003cb\u003e, Microprint\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople carved Jack-o’-lanterns due to fear of “Will-o’-the-wisps” from English folklore.  Will-o’-the-wisp describes a ghostly or supernatural event called ignis fatuus, or “foolish fire.”  Some say it resembles a figure carrying a lantern.  Others see just a floating ball of light.  Travelers at night, especially in swamps or marshes, most often report ignis fatuus sightings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese eerie lights would retreat if approached, but followed a person if they turned and walked away.  The legend warns against following a Will-o’-the-wisp, as they are said to lead travelers to their death.  To ward off these evil spirits, people carved faces into turnips and put candles inside to make them as frightening as possible (they actually resembled Will-o’-the-wisps).  This tradition was especially important on Halloween when the barrier between Earth and the spirit world was easily crossed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany countries have their own legends about Will-o’-the-wisps.  Though scientists have tried to understand how these spectral lights are formed, they have not found a definite answer.  Will-o’-the-wisps remain one of the unsolved mysteries of Halloween.  They add to the thrill of the night and remind wayward travelers to remain vigilant lest they be lured from safe paths by a Will-o’-the-wisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"100 Stamps (5 Books)","offer_id":53740274843966,"sku":"ST16-A8-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 Stamps (15 Books)","offer_id":53740274876734,"sku":"ST16-A8-15","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 Stamps (25 Books)","offer_id":53740274909502,"sku":"ST16-A8-25","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 Stamps (50 Books)","offer_id":53740274942270,"sku":"ST16-A8-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 Stamps (250 Books)","offer_id":53740274975038,"sku":"ST16-A8-250","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/0399\/5454\/files\/61STyV4KczL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1781280897","url":"https:\/\/karmamindset.com\/products\/forever-stamps-2016-jack-o-lanterns-halloween-holiday-first-class-postage","provider":"Karma Mindset","version":"1.0","type":"link"}