Welcome to Sunday Summary, the meme in which I attempt to summarize the week that came before. The BIG NEWS is that my Lovely Lady Kanchana finally touched-down last night in Phuket following a separation in distance but certainly not love that stretches back to mid-August. Something that has been here for quite some time … Continue reading Sunday Summary #16
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Christmas Stamps 2022: Brazil
On October 31, Correios released a single-stamp souvenir sheet as its issue for Christmas 2022. The main design element is the Star of Bethlehem, from which positive words emanate. The figures represent the diversity of peoples, ages and gender and are looking directly at the Christmas Star, symbolizing the hope and feeling of brotherhood that … Continue reading Christmas Stamps 2022: Brazil
Postcrossing Topical Catalogue 2011-2022
Welcome to my updated catalogue of Postcrossing-themed stamps, issued between 2011 and the present 2022. This covers mainly those stamps officially released by postal administrations around the world. There are also a number of personalized stamps on this topic, some official but most privately created as well as a large variety of pictorial cancellations and … Continue reading Postcrossing Topical Catalogue 2011-2022
The 12 Days Of Christmas Stamps 2014: Day 9 – Switzerland & Brazil
Switzerland released a set of four festive stamps on 13 November depicting Santa Claus, holiday cookies, an advent wreath, and a crib. They were designed by graphic artist Dominique Rossier from Puidoux, above Vevey. The press release from WOPA provides a wealth of information: “Because there was no room at the inn” The gospel according … Continue reading The 12 Days Of Christmas Stamps 2014: Day 9 – Switzerland & Brazil
A History of Christmas Stamps
The history of Christmas stamps is an interesting one as there is quite a bit of disagreement of what was the actual first stamp to commemorate the holiday. It really depends on what your definition of a Christmas stamp is. Does the mere words “Christmas” (or similar term) make it a true Yuletide emission? Or … Continue reading A History of Christmas Stamps
The 12 Days of Christmas Stamps 2013: #3, Brazil (1967)
Brazil's Christmas stamp issued 8 December 1967 also features holiday ornaments. I really like the stylized version of this theme. Posted from WordPress for Android
Mark Joseph Jochim 