Stamps CHF 1.10 «Christmas tree», Sheet with 10 stamps

Warm light shining inside people’s homes while cold snow crystals form on the window outside – wintry scenes like this were what inspired the designer of the new Christmas stamps and won over Swiss Post’s staff. If you take a closer look at a snowflake, you will find a unique star to admire. Snow crystals form in cold clouds, where water droplets join together with particles of dust to form a hexagon – a star. The designer dreamt up this ideal Christmas decoration on a winter walk in the forest: “I was watching how the snow crystals covered the fir trees, and I imagined deer, mice and rabbits running around, happily collecting snow crystals to decorate their own Christmas trees.” To balance out the coldness of the season, the Vaudois artist also chose warm and cosy elements for each of the five designs. A concept that won the vote of Swiss Post staff throughout Switzerland.

 

Christmas stamps are not only perfect for your holiday greetings, they also add a sense of festive cheer to the rest of your letters. They are now also available by subscription, which means that you can get the latest designs easily and automatically every year and surprise your loved ones with your mail. You specify your preferred face value and the number of sheets you require (1 sheet = 10 stamps). More information about the various subscriptions at: swisspost.ch/stamp-subscriptions