Christmas for U

 

1965: Christmas

The divine messenger, the angel Gabriel, announces the coming of Christmas

1974: Centenary of the Universal Postal Union

Peak postal time. The stamp quote is the opening line of one of John Donne's poems "more than kisses, letters mingle souls". As Dean of St Paul's Cathedral Donne would have been busy at this time of year writing his sermons. He was the rock star of church sermons, great crowds gathered to hear them. On Christmas Eve 1624 he would weave the seasons into his homily

There would be no sign of a Christmas tree back then (unless one was in Germany) but lots of evergreens such as holly were used for decoration. Here is a ginormous tree

1995: Christmas (1st Issue) Victorian Postcard Design

and a tiny one

2002: Christmas (2nd Issue)

Santa's tree comes with presents.

1980: Christmas - Antique Toys 

He has left a bigger drum at this house. I wonder if there is a snowy scene outside this window? Not here in the UK.  There is only a 5% chance of  snow which will be a good news for those travelling at Christmas and the forecast of high pressure will bring good weather for a winter walk.

1967: Expo 67 - World Fair, Montreal 

Meanwhile here is somewhere that is more than likely to have a white Christmas. Issued in Canadian currency from the UN World Fair Pavilion in Montreal. 

 

 

Stamps with something the world could do with in these turbulent times. 

Peace be with you at Christmastide

Sunday Stamps A-Z for USA, UN and the UPU - See It On A Postcard