Christmas stamps depict happy animals illustrated by Minna Lehväslaiho. On the domestic no-value indicator stamp for Christmas greetings, cheerful owls are perched in a winter apple tree.

Since childhood, Minna has been interested in animals, especially owls. “My grandmother had a stuffed owl, and I drew friends for it as a child. I still draw owls, and they have already made it to quite a few places. I’m happy that they can also show themselves on winter stamps.”

There is also a story behind the apple tree on the Christmas stamp. “In front of our cottage’s porch, we have a winter apple tree with apples that are firmly attached to the branches. I look forward to the first snowfall in the fall and the beautiful accumulation of snow on the apples. Red apples are also associated with Christmas, so I decided to include winter apples on the stamp,” Minna says.

“We wanted Christmas stamps that will cheer people up and make them smile. The colorful illustration style of Minna Lehväslaiho, who specializes in postcard illustrations, creates exactly the kind of atmosphere we were looking for,” says Tommi Kantola, Design Manager at Posti, who is responsible for selecting the artists and providing guidance on the artistic work for the stamps.

The Christmas stamps include a 2D code that makes it easier to sort postal items mechanically.

The no-value indicator stamp for Christmas greetings Let Christmas Come will be issued as a 20-stamp sheet.

Date of issue 8.11.2023