A mural of deer watching the first settlers in 1814 was moved to City Hall. Ravenna preserves old-time scenes and Crestline does railroads. Stamp designs keep changing. The first Hanukkah stamp is out. Kwanzaa, marking African heritage, comes next year.
Many post offices are worth inspecting for yule finery.
Few have as elaborate decorations as the Macedonia branch of Northfield Post Office. Clerk Tim Phillips puts the display items away when the sales window is closed since the lobby is open 24 hours seven days a week. Beware, there are still post offices that close for a lunch hour or have limited hours. Some offices show individuality year round with children's artwork, curtains or plants. Elkton, near Lisbon, lists all its postmasters.