An Post (Ireland) celebrated the Christmas season by issuing a special stamp set on November 7, 2008. The issue stamps depict three scenes from the Nativity, in a style each originally painted and designed by James Hanley, RHA.
The three scenes depicted in a style inspired by traditional crib figures in related with the Christmas Season.
In the 55c stamp, self adhesive stamp, represented perhaps the powerful image of Christmas , the baby Jesus in a manger.
In the 55c stamp, self adhesive stamp, represented perhaps the powerful image of Christmas , the baby Jesus in a manger.
The 55 c stamp features the Flight in to Egypt. Following a warning from an angel, Joseph takes Mary and Jesus to safety in Egypt.
The 82 c stamp features the Annunciations, when the angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth and announced to her that she would give birth to Jesus.
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