This year, the new Christmas stamps illustrated by Hanna-Maria Mainelakeus feature the bright colors of the northern lights.

"The theme and illustrations of the stamps were inspired by Finnish nature. I wanted to showcase the magic of our winter landscape. The bright colors of the northern lights emphasize the magic of the period waiting for Christmas and the feeling of celebration, and reindeer are clearly part of the northern landscape," says Mainelakeus.

Mainelakeus first made the stamps traditionally drawing by hand and then finished them by painting digitally. "The colors of the northern lights give the stamps a fantasy-like atmosphere. The northern lights are also reflected on the surface of snow and, as the evening gets darker, the colors come to life."

Hanna-Maria Mainelakeus appreciates Christmas traditions such as Christmas cards, Christmas food, the Christmas sauna and the Christmas church. “Presents are always handed out on Christmas Eve after the Christmas sauna.”

Christmas Path will be issued as a 10-stamp sheet.

Date of issue 6.11.2024

With no-value indicator stamps you can mail letters and cards in Finland and it is always valid. You can mail a letter max. 50 gramms with one stamp. For heavier letters you need multiple stamps (more information in the picture).