Christmas really only became a festival where children were included during the Victorian era. Before that, in Georgian days and earlier, it was very much a celebration for adults. I think especially the 26p card illustrates the fantasy side of Christmas for children. These are the only two of this 1987 issue which I have. The full set includes a snowman looking through the window and a child reading with the characters coming to life.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
This is a wonderful set, and another one I missed. It's seems strange 'missing' Christmas stamp sets as they are certainly around for enough time and probably have most chance of being used. Wishing you a very happy Christmas :).
ReplyDeleteYet another set I missed while working in Norway,
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas, Sheila,
Beautiful stamps, We were all children once. I love the pastel colors. Hope this Christmas Season will be filled with wonderful surprises for everyone. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThat's a really nice set. I haven't seen that one before.
ReplyDeleteThey did a top ten of GB Christmas stamps in one of the Stamp magazines recently and this was one of them. I love the glowing light coming from the box, magical.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colourful stamps, thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI certainly believe this would be a top 10 selection. A wonderful set. Thank you for participating, an Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteChristmas is most beautiful, I think, when seen through the eyes of a child...these are special stamps, Sheila.
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