The fun secular Christmas stamps seem to be more popular than the more serious religious ones. Above, illustrated by Michael Little, closes the gap a little, I think (my own unscientific survey).
In 1965, this stamp featuring the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh was issued.And in 1964, the very first Christmas stamp,
showing a family looking out at the Christmas star.
Both of these early stamps were issued in 3 and 5 cent denominations with the 5 cent used for regular sealed letters and the 3 cent for unsealed Christmas cards.
for Sunday Stamps - Christmas, religious
Wishing Everyone A Happy Christmas
I almost posted these as well. Canada produces neat stamps for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMy religious take is here - http://bit.ly/2PLyOpI
Happy Christmas to you and yours.
The card is a beautiful combination of both visitors. I like those early stamps, so distinctive.
ReplyDeleteMy stamps of the Christmas story are here
I'm rather fond of engraved stamps :)
DeleteI do like that Canadian stamp featuring the wise men. I'm a bit of a sucker for camels on stamps :)
ReplyDeleteMy entry this week
Away in a Manger
camels on stamps ... not very common I think!
DeleteThe Portuguese stamps this year feature the three wise men on their camels and the designs are stunning.
DeleteStamps with the Magi are among my favourite stamps :)
ReplyDeleteI think everyone has seen my stamps, but just in case... Here is my delayed link!