This charming 1947 U.S. Christmas seal features a rustic winter scene of a farmer guiding two oxen hauling a freshly cut Christmas tree through the snow. In the background, a cozy homestead adds warmth to the design. The red double-barred cross at left signifies the emblem of the National Tuberculosis Association, which issued these seals to raise funds for TB research and treatment. Though not valid for postage, these seals were widely used alongside stamps on Christmas mail as part of America’s early public-health campaigns.