Christmas 2012 FDC from MOLDOVA

FDC Name:Christmas 2012
Issue Date:01-12-2012
Details: 
 The technical details of 2 value stamps are as follows

Paper Type: Coated	Perforation: Comb 13 Syncopated	Watermark: None
Size (mm): Stamps = 34.00 x 34.00. Stamps & Labels 68.00 x 34.00	Designer: Alexandru Kornienco	Euro Price Guide (MNH): Set of 2v = 1.00. Set of 2v + labels = 1.50
Full Sheet Composition: 8 (3x3+label)	Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău	Special Notes:Total Official FDC printed only 400.Source-Moldovan.org
Print Process: Offset	Print Quantities: No. 817 = 200,000. No. 818 = 67,000. No. 817Zf = 25,000. No. 818Zf = 8,375.

Remark:Thanks Gheorghe Plugaru for sending this FDC on the issue date by registered post . Looking forward for more exchange in the year 2013.

Santa and Sleigh FDC from USA

FDC Name:Santa and Sleigh
Issue Date: 13 OCT 2012
Details:

The Santa and Sleigh block of four was the work of California artist Paul Rogers. Following what seems to have become a long-standing custom, the stamps will be issued at the ASDA National Postage Stamp Show in New York in October. No plans were announced for new traditional (religious) Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa stamps.(source-USPS)

Remark:Thanks Mark L Goodman from USA for sending such a nice 4 value stamps on a cover & posted on the issue date.Looking forward for more such beautiful stamps on 2013.

Christmas FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:01-12-2012
Details:

Latvijas Pasts has been releasing stamps dedicated to Christmas since 1992, and two new additions to the series are made this year. The design of the new stamps draws on traditional Christmas themes - a Christmas tree and gifts hidden under it. The first-day cover depicts a winter scene with a house surrounded by fir trees covered with snow and a snowman, while the cancellation depicts a decorated Christmas tree. The new stamps were designed by artist Lilija Dinere.

The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.35, suitable for mailing a regular letter within Latvia, has a print run of 1,200,000. The stamp with a denomination of LVL 0.60, suitable for mailing a regular letter outside the European Union, has a print run of 200,000.

Remark:Thanks Juris for sending such nice Christmas FDC.This is my 1st Christmas FDC & Stamps in this year 2012.The design of both the stamps are beautiful.I am sorry for the late posting of this FDC in my blog.I wish you all Happy New Year-2013.

Christmas, 2011 FDC from LATVIA

FDC Name:Christmas, 2011

Issue date: 2nd DEC'2011

Details: A set of two stamps was issued for Christmas 2011 Printed at "Baltic notes".The details are as follows

1.Face value (Lt): 0.60 

   Mākslnieks Ludis Danilāne

   Print run of 300,000

2.Face value (Lt): 0.35
   Mākslnieks Ludis Danilāne
   Print run of 2,000,000

Remark:Thanks Juris fro sending this year my 1st Christmas FDC.Wish you a Happy & prospers Christmas.

2010 Christmas FDC from ESTONIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:25th DEC'2010

Details:

Fluffy snowflakes are playfully swirling up and down. „The evening has somehow become very quiet,“ I tell them and put two small gingerbreads into my mouth. On that day there is something extraordinary taking place everywhere. It is a mixture of pumpkin jam and black pudding, spruce needles and brisk air, candles and presents packed into colourful paper. I sit on the sledge, holding my bag in front of me and merrily slide down the hillock. „There seem to be more of you than usual,“ I tell the stars and eat another gingerbread. Santa's helpers march across the icebound lake, I pat them on their shoulders and run home. The others are waiting for me already. Happy Christmas!

Print:	offset
Designer:	Tiina Reinsalu
Perforation:	11¼ : 11¼
Sheets:	2x5
Quantity issued:	1 500 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

Technical Details: ( For the Topmost FDC)

Price:	0.58
Date:	25.11.2010
Print:	offset
Designer:	Liisa Hallik, Maarja Kotkas
Perforation:	11¼ : 11¼
Sheets:	2x5
Quantity issued:	400 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

(Source-Essti Post)

Remark:Thanks Pirjo for sending this two lovely Christmas FDC.We will continue our exchange in 2011.Happy New Year to you.

2010 Christmas FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:Christmas.
Issue Date:3rd DEC'2010
Remark:Thanks Juris for the nice FDC.

500th Anniversary of Cristmas tree FDC from LATIVA

FDC Name:500th Anniversary of Cristmas tree.
Issue Date:27th NOV'2009.
Details:
Designer: Girts Griva
Paper: Chalky
Printing process: Offset
Miniature Sheet composition: 10 (2 x 5) stamps
Printing run: 775 - 1.200.000; 776-777 - 300.000.
Michel catalogue numbers: 775-777
Printed at:SIA "Baltijas banknote", Latvija
Denomination

• 35 (S). multicoloured. Decoration of Christmas tree. Horse.
• 55 (S). multicoloured. Decoration of Christmas tree. Fish
• 60 (S). multicoloured. Decoration of Christmas tree. Snowflake.

Remark:Nice Christmas FDC posted on the issue date by registered post by my friend on the issue date,Many thanks & wish you all Merry Christmas.

Christmas-2 FDC from ESTONIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:19th NOV'2009.
Details:Already centuries ago our forefathers marked the winter solstice as the most important event of the year. It was the time of cleaning and decorating the house (with a spruce tree, so-called Christmas crowns and krõllid), straw on the floor, beer, baked pork, Christmas bread and black pudding. The word jõul (Christmas) has been borrowed into Estonian from Scandinavia about a thousand years ago. At Christmas the Christian world marks the birth of Christ. Traditional Christmas services are carried out in all the churches. The Pope ushering in Christmas at a midnight mass in St Peter's Basilica, with the Vatican Television Center mediating it to the whole world, has acquired a global meaning.Christmas is reflected in the work of many great artists and composers. One of the best-known Christmas songs is Franz Xaver Gruber's Silent Night composed in 1818, which has been performed in about 300 languages and dialects. Over time the Christmas tree (15th century), the Advent crown (19th century), sending Christmas cards to friends and relatives (19th century), Santa Claus (20th century) and later also ginger breads and poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) have become part of Christmas traditions at different times. The first postage stamp dedicated to Christmas was issued in Canada in 1898, and Estonia got its first Christmas stamp in 1992. In today's rapidly changing world Christmas has become a mixture of forefathers' customs, the Christian tradition and commerce.

Denomination:	5.50
Date:	19.11.2009
Print:	ofset
Designer:	Lembit Lõhmus
Sheets:	2 x 5
Quantity issued:	1 000 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

Remark:My 1st Christmas FDC from Estonia,Many thanks and wish everybody a Merry Christmas.

Christmas-1 from ESTONIA

FDC Name:Christmas
Issue Date:19th NOV'2009.
Details:Already centuries ago our forefathers marked the winter solstice as the most important event of the year. It was the time of cleaning and decorating the house (with a spruce tree, so-called Christmas crowns and krõllid), straw on the floor, beer, baked pork, Christmas bread and black pudding. The word jõul (Christmas) has been borrowed into Estonian from Scandinavia about a thousand years ago. At Christmas the Christian world marks the birth of Christ. Traditional Christmas services are carried out in all the churches. The Pope ushering in Christmas at a midnight mass in St Peter's Basilica, with the Vatican Television Center mediating it to the whole world, has acquired a global meaning.Christmas is reflected in the work of many great artists and composers. One of the best-known Christmas songs is Franz Xaver Gruber's Silent Night composed in 1818, which has been performed in about 300 languages and dialects. Over time the Christmas tree (15th century), the Advent crown (19th century), sending Christmas cards to friends and relatives (19th century), Santa Claus (20th century) and later also ginger breads and poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) have become part of Christmas traditions at different times. The first postage stamp dedicated to Christmas was issued in Canada in 1898, and Estonia got its first Christmas stamp in 1992. In today's rapidly changing world Christmas has become a mixture of forefathers' customs, the Christian tradition and commerce.

Denomination:	5.50
Date:	19.11.2009
Print:	ofset
Designer:	Lembit Lõhmus
Sheets:	2 x 5
Quantity issued:	1 000 000
Printing house:	AS Vaba Maa

Remark:My 1st Christmas FDC from Estonia,Many thanks and wish everybody a Merry Christmas.