Christmas Around The World

Do you have any more info on the Netherlands 2000 stamp?

Not much, I'm afraid. They are part of a larger series. According to Google, they were issued specifically for discounted mail during the Holiday season. This series, and others more modern were called "Decemberzegels" meaning December Stamps. I have a friend in The Netherlands who tells me this was done for political correctness. He says, however, that most Dutch still refer to them as Christmas stamps.

Interesting! Thanks for the reply.