The Christmas 2018 stamps go back to the roots of this annual celebration – the Nativity scene. The enchanting and enduring Nativity story encapsulates the meaning of Christmas for many. We are glad to present to your attention this beautifully illustrated set of five stamps by New Zealand Post that feature key characters in the Nativity story – Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph, a Christmas angel, three wise men, and a humble shepherd. Let`s look at the design of each stamp closer!
The first stamp the shows The Virgin Mary when the angel told her she was to be the mother of Jesus. The second stamp is devoted to the Baby Jesus who was born in a stable Bethlehem because there were no rooms available in the town. The third item features a Christmas Angel who led the poor shepherds to the lowly stable in Bethlehem. The fourth stamp shows the Wise Men who saw a new star in the sky that symbolized the birth of Jesus. The star led them to Bethlehem, where the Wise Men presented gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Baby Jesus. And the last stamp in this beautiful stamp features the Humble Shepherd who recounted that an angel had told them of the birth of Christ the Lord.
See also other festive stamps devoted to Christmas.
