Just about every country issues a set of stamps just before Christmas, so that people can use them when sending Christmas cards around the world. Malta has had a fascinating tradition in this field, especially when artist Emvin Cremona was commissioned to design the stamps for a span of 20 years or more, between the mid-1960s and mid-1980s. He also introduced some innovative designs and shapes, like the trapezoid. Thankfully all stamps issued for Christmas in Malta have a religious connection. Even in the USA, two types of stamps were issued, one of which was always religious.
However, they quickly run out as most people prefer the Madonna or baby Jesus on their stamps, and often you end up with snowman or holly or a decorative wreath. That does not happen in Malta and we hope it will remain like this, with religious stamps issued every year, so that they can travel around the globe all through the month of December, also hopefully with religious Christmas cards inside.
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