Dedicated to Henry Browning, this is based on real events in your Grandfather Browning's Christmas. The time and setting have changed, but the spirit and story are the same. The most important lesson I ever learned didn't come from a textbook or a sermon; it came from a stack of small, green paper squares and the steadfast faith of my Granny Holman. Even now, in my sixties, I can still see those stamps perfectly—each one bearing the distinctive S&H logo, a tiny token of long-

Green Stamps were once a standard part of American shopping culture, shaping how consumers shopped and how retailers built loyalty. These stamps created a unique rewards system that influenced buying habits for decades. Understanding their history reveals how simple incentives can change consumer behavior and retail strategies. The Origins of Green Stamps Green Stamps first appeared in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The idea was simple: retailers gave customers stamps