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“ CHRISTMAS 2021.”

Unique ~ MNH Miniature Sheet !

This Unique MS features:

-      Flexographic printing of the design of the stamps was complemented with unobtrusive spot varnish, and elegant sparkling snowflakes complete the composition,

-      On the surface of the central part of the stamp surrounded by pine branches, there is a layer of spot varnish, which contains microcapsules of the unique scent of pine trees that can be smelt by rubbing with a finger.

Magyar Posta, has released a self-adhesive postage stamp with no value indication and the inscription “Domestic”. The standard edition is in sheets of fifty stamps, while the special pine-scented edition is in a miniature sheet of five stamps.

The main motif of the stamp design is one of the symbols of the holiday, the pine tree.

Honouring evergreen plants was part of the traditions of Germanic, Roman, Egyptian and Celtic cultures. Some sources suggest that it was a medieval custom to fell a young tree to represent the early sacrifice of a life similarly to Jesus, who gave his life for humanity while he was young.

The first record of a Christmas tree dates from the end of the 15th century, while the first documentary evidence of the sale of Christmas trees comes from 1521. The records show that the first Christmas tree was erected in Hungary in 1814.

Year: 2021.

(HUNO22) ~ Rd Bg1.