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A Visit from St. Nick
Santa Claus
USPS released A Visit from St. Nick on VeVe/Immutable X on 24 December 2021, its second NFT drop after the Day of the Dead pilot (2 November 2021). Four NFTs based on the 2021 Christmas Forever Stamps Scott 5644-5647, each showing a scene from the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas": Santa on a Snowy Rooftop (Common, 8,888), Winking Santa (Uncommon, 7,777), Santa and His Reindeer (Rare, 6,666) and Santa Comes Down the Chimney (Ultra Rare, 5,555). USD 6 per NFT, blind-box mechanic, 28,886 NFTs in total.
Variants
| Variant | Variant | Mintage | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Comes Down the Chimney | 5,555 | 1 | |
| Santa and His Reindeer | 6,666 | 2 | |
| Winking Santa | 7,777 | 3 | |
| Santa on a Snowy Rooftop | 8,888 | 4 |
About A Visit from St. Nick
A Visit from St. Nick is the USPS Christmas stamp art drop on VeVe from 24 December 2021 — four NFTs, one per rarity tier from Common to Ultra Rare, 28,886 editions in total.
The drop (24.12.2021)
Launched on Christmas Eve 2021, after the Day of the Dead pilot of 2 November 2021. Four NFTs based on the 2021 Christmas Forever Stamps Scott 5644-5647, which had appeared as physical stamps in October 2021.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Drop date | 24 December 2021 |
| Platform | VeVe |
| Original stamps | Scott 5644-5647 (Forever Stamps) |
| Theme | Classical Santa scenes from "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (1823) |
| Price | $6 per NFT (blind-box) |
| Secondary market peak | $250+ for rarest variant (42× markup) |
Theme background: "A Visit from St. Nicholas" is a classical American Christmas poem from 1823 (often attributed to Clement Clarke Moore) that shaped modern Santa Claus iconography — with flying reindeer, chimney climbing, gifts in stockings, etc. The NFTs adopt four central scenes from the poem.
The four collectibles
| Collectible | Rarity | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| Santa on a Snowy Rooftop | Common | 8,888 |
| Winking Santa | Uncommon | 7,777 |
| Santa and His Reindeer | Rare | 6,666 |
| Santa Comes Down the Chimney | Ultra Rare | 5,555 |
| Total | 28,886 |
The later Snow Globes drop (20.12.2023) is a separate edition with its own collectibles and mintages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which collectibles does A Visit from St. Nick contain?
Four NFTs, one per rarity tier: Santa on a Snowy Rooftop (Common, 8,888 editions), Winking Santa (Uncommon, 7,777), Santa and His Reindeer (Rare, 6,666) and Santa Comes Down the Chimney (Ultra Rare, 5,555) — 28,886 NFTs in total. There is no Secret Rare in this drop. The later Snow Globes drop (20 December 2023) is a separate edition.