Christmas Around The World

In the countries of Catalan culture, like Catalonia and Andorra,it's very typical of Xmas to perform living reconstructions of Jesus Birth.It's what we call "Pessebre Vivent", with people playing the roles of the Virgin, Saint Joseph... And using as scenery whole old villages, of which we have plenty.
Sometimes, most of the population of a small town become involved in the play, that is also a touristic attraction for city people. I don't know if any other catholic countries share this tradition, but in Catalonia is very popular.

Merry Christmas from:

Japan

Brasil:

Russia:

Estonia:

and Czech Republic:

(and from Canada of course )

I like the Japanese Santa cancel!

There are 12 days of Christmas, so I will post some more Christmas stamps today!

Croatia 2011


Philippines 2010

A nice display of US Christmas Wreaths on paper
postmarked December 5, 1998 in San Jose, California.



Do you know the way to San Jose?, I've been away so long, I may go wrong and lose my way . . . (song sung by Dionne Warwick).

UK 1984



Any body need it ? I have it for sale or exchange.

The Nativity, designed by Pierrette Lambert, engraved by Claude Haley, and issued by Monaco on November 12, 1979, Scott No. 1196. I especially like the sweeping curves in the design.

- nethryk

Here is an image of a Christmas stamp depicting a star over Philips Island, designed by B.W.G. McCoy, printed by photogravure, and issued for use in Norfolk Island on October 24, 1966, Scott No. 99, SG No. 76.

- nethryk

'tis (almost) the season, and I just got this little stamp on a postcard. While a little more "winter" than "Christmas", I just have to share it!

To get everybody jealous --- limited edition #3

of 20 Christmas cacheted covers rec'd in todays mail.

:-)