Two major events in the history of Spain, occurring in the 13th and 16th centuries respectively, are shown in the illustrations in this series on Anniversaries.

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published January 9th, 2013

The 2012 Alderney Christmas stamp issue has a Nativity theme this year. The series which has been beautifully designed by Wendy Bramall features a set of seven intricately illustrated stamps highlighting key moments in the traditional Christmas story.

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published December 16th, 2012

Within a linear and bi-coloured frame with the same graphical setting of a reference series, depicts a moment of a procession called

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published December 12th, 2012

According to art experts, the Cathedral of Leon has some of the largest medieval stained glass windows. The pulchra leonina, as it is known, began to be built in the second half of the 13th century to replace a Romanesque church built on the site of previous Roman baths from the 2nd century.

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published December 11th, 2012

This year’s “Joseph, Mary and the Baby Jesus” motif is part of the three-year series

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published December 4th, 2012

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is one of the best known services of Christian worship celebrating the birth of Jesus which is traditionally followed at Christmas. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, combined with Christmas carols, hymns and choir music.

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published December 1st, 2012

For the celebrations of the end of the year 2012, the Office des Timbres is releasing two “Christmas” stamps because of high demand.

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published November 30th, 2012

Located in the city of Guanghan in northern Chengdu Plain, Sichuan Province, Sanxingdui is the ruins of a prehistoric culture dating back 4,800-2,600 years. It is considered the origin of the Yangtze River Civilization and an outstanding manifestation of the zenith of Chinese bronze civilization.

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published October 31st, 2012

Just before the famous Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312, the emperor Constantine witnessed a sign in the sky, a cross with next to it written “In this sign, you shall conquer”. The vision appeared before his final fight with the rival emperor Maxentius.

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published October 24th, 2012

The Holy Family stamp celebrates Christmas with a scene from the Nativity story that reminds us of the joys of the season: family, togetherness, and the birth of the baby Jesus.

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published October 23rd, 2012

There are 750,000 senior citizens currently living in Israel. The life expectancy in Israel is among the highest in the world and senior citizens now constitute the country’s fastest growing population, by 2030 it is expected to number some 1.4 million. This indicates that we are facing a demographic revolution.

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published October 21st, 2012