UK Christmas stamps 2011

Christmas 2011 Stamps Set

UK Christmas postage stamps are being issued on Tuesday, 8 November. This year, the seven Christmas 2011 stamps each feature a beautiful image inspired by the accounts of the Nativity from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. The large and small second class stamps show the Angel speaking to St Joseph in a dream. The large and small first class stamps depict Our Lady dress in a red holding the Baby Jesus.

The 68p stamp portrays the stable scene. The £1.10 one shows an Angel speaking with the Shepherds, and the £1.65 stamp is of the Three Kings, discussing the Star which will lead them to Bethlehem.

Every other year the Post Office issues Christmas stamps with a Christian theme. Many thanks to Stephen Moseling for alerting us about this. The Post Office hasn't actually sent us or published a press release yet with any more information about these new stamps, but we have been assured they will be on sale from Tuesday.