750th Anniversary of the Miracle of Bolsena.
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According to tradition, during the summer of 1263 a Bohemian priest by the name of Peter went on a pilgrimage to Rome in order to confront the doubts he was having about his faith and the resulting crisis in his vocation.
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published February 21st, 2013
The 2012 Alderney Christmas stamp issue has a Nativity theme this year!
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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
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A Biblical Scene is the main focus for Ireland’s Christmas Stamp.
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The two Stamps on a Roll (SOAR), stamps are based on paintings of Biblical scenes, while the self-adhesive stamp features a secular image.
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published November 20th, 2012
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Holy Family – Stamp Issue
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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
The Bahamas – Christmas 2012 – The Nativity – Stamp Issue
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This year the Bahamas Post Office has released a set of 6 Christmas stamps beautifully illustrating the story of The Nativity in the style of stained glass windows.
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published October 20th, 2012