Date of Issue : 21 Oct 2013
Postmark : Macau
Denomination : 3.50 P and 5.00 P
Stamp Size : 40 mm x 30 mm
Paper Paper with Security Fibres
Printing Process : Offset Lithography
Christmas is a day when Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church celebrates the birth of Jesus on 25 Dec every year, which is in fact an ancient tradition. On Christmas Eve, both Catholics and Christians hold Midnight Masses and worship services, as well as Christmas Caroling. In Macau, at Largo do Senado, Ruins of St. Paul and the North District of Macau, church organisations hold Christmas Carol events every year with hymn singing, drama performance and preaching in order to proclaim the good news of the redemption of humanity by Jesus. The two stamps in this issue feature little angels, symbolising the birth of Jesus; with the facade of St. Lawrence Church (3.50 P) and St. Augustine's Church (5.00 P) in the background, expressing the essence of Christmas in Macau.
P = Macanese pataca