Christmas Stamps From New Zealand Narrate Nativity Story

Every year Christmas is widely celebrated by philatelists all over the world . Many nations celebrate Christmas with greeting stamps released for the occasion with unique illustration which carry the message of Jesus . The Christmas stamps released by New Zealand narrate the Nativity story of Birth Of Jesus. The Nativity Story focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

The 60c Stamp of Jesus shows Baby Jesus born in the stable of Bethlehem . On arriving in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph found there was no place to stay . Mary and Joseph had to stay in a stable with the animals as shown in the illustration on the stamp . During the night, Jesus was born and placed in a manger . The $1.20 Christmas Stamp illustrates the appearance of angel to carry the message that the son of god was born. Mary and Joseph illustrated on $1.90 Christmas stamp rejoice with happiness the birth of Jesus by wrapping him in clothes. On hearing the news from the Angel shepherds [ illustrated on the $2.40 Christmas issue ] rush to see the child. The Wise Men(Magi) in and around Bethlehem follow the Bright Star that appears in the sky. They bowed and worshipped him, offering treasures of gold, incense, and myrrh The Wise Men are featured on the $2.90 New Zealand Christmas Stamp.

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