#Christmas stamps
Santa's Visit 2020 – seven festive stamps introduced by Guernsey Post!
Christmas is one of the most anticipated times of the year, with much excitement in the build up to Christmas Day. For this year’s festive stamps, Guernsey Post has taken a light-hearted look at Santa’s visit to Guernsey during the Christmas season. These bright festive stamps were designed by Steve Winstanley. Anyone who has visited Guernsey during the festive season will have experi
Estonia Post evokes festive spirit with its two Christmas stamps!
Estonia Post introduced two special Christmas 2020 stamps the inspiration for which was taken from the well-known Christmas tunes: 'Jingle bells' and 'O Christmas tree'. This bright and glittering issue captivates with its attractive design that raises festive spirit. Sleigh bells and church bells are the sounds that Estonian people associate with Christmas time. This nation has the centuries-old
USPS introduced four “Holiday Delights” stamps!
USPS invites all philately enthusiasts to celebrate the holiday season with this special set of four “Holiday Delights” stamps. Inspired by folk art but with a modern graphic vibe, these festive items feature traditional palette of red, green and white. USPS art director Antonio Alcala designed the stamps, which were illustrated by Kirsten Ulve who showed her love of Christmas in this
Åland Post is ready to celebrate Xmas with two glogg and treats stamps!
Åland Post has already designed this year’s Christmas stamp issue that features some of the treats that are an important part of Åland Christmas. Illustrated by Alexander Lindén, these two cozy stamps show tastefully illustrated glogg, the best drink of Christmas, and traditional ‘knäck’ toffee. The issue creates the festive atmosphere of the upcoming holi
Christmas Bells 2019 – four great stamps released by Bahamas Post!
Ringing out the bells at midnight on Christmas Eve to announce the historical birth of Christ is one of the church’s oldest traditions. For hundreds of years bells have announced the arrival of events and occasions, both good and bad. They play an important and traditional role during the Christmas holiday. Bahamas Post introduced four beautiful stamps that feature a variety of traditional C
Croatian Post Mostar issued two “Christmas and New Year” stamps!
Christmas, or Bozic in Bosnian, is a time of traditions, festivities and food around the globe. New Year is also quiet popular. Croatian Post (HP) Mostar is traditionally celebrating these long-awaited winter holidays with its special commemorative postage stamps. This year’s festive items were designed by Ivica Madžar. Christmas themed stamp features the religious motif of the nativity sce
End of year celebrations – two Christmas stamps issued by Luxembourg!
Luxembourg Post issued two original stamps to celebrate Christmas - one of the most important and long-awaited holidays of the year. These beautiful festival items feature a classic motif of the decorated tree. The issue designed by Anita Wünschmann represents a collage, a composite image made of individual pieces of paper and other materials. Fragments are used in this technique to form som
Latvijas Pasts released three wonderfully illustrated Xmas stamps!
Latvijas Pasts introduced three colourful Christmas stamps so that everyone can have a chance to send their warm greetings for Christmas and New Year in good time. The issue was designed by Anita Paegle who is the well-known Latvian artist and illustrator of children’s books. Her colourful book illustrations have been captivating children’s attention for more than 30 years Anita Paegl
Extraordinary Christmas souvenir sheets released by Portugal Post and Correos!
Portugal Post and Correos introduced two spectacular Christmas souvenir sheets that amaze everyone with their shining beauty and originality. Portugal’s souvenir sheet, which contains one stamp, features the Star of Bethlehem that shines extra bright thanks to a light-emitting diode activated by cell phone. As the Post Office claims: “this is the world’s first postage stamp with
Unusual Santa's assistants appeared on four Christmas stamps by Hellenic Post!
This year, Hellenic Post invites you to celebrate Christmas “diffrerently”. It depicted some unusual Santa Claus assistants on four stamps and conveying the magic of Christmas along with memories, beautiful images, music, happy thoughts and a sweet wait! This colourful and beautiful issue was designed by Anthoula Lygka. Elves and reindeer are considered as traditional assistants of Sa
