Great Britain:Christmas 2021

On 2 November 2021, Great Britain's Royal Mail issued a set of stamps celebrating Christmas.

Issue Description
This Postage Stamp Issue commemorates the Christmas Nativity Story.

Issue Details
The Christmas 2021 stamp issue contains eight beautiful new illustrations celebrating the traditional Nativity story, exclusively designed by renowned post-cubist artist Jorge Cocco.

Miniature Sheet
The Christmas 2021 Miniature Sheet contains the complete collection of Christmas 2021 stamps incorporated into a Miniature Sheet featured on an exclusive backdrop by renowned artist Jorge Cocco.

Sheets
The Collectors' Sheet is a set of 20 x Christmas 2021 stamps presented against a backdrop of four angels, illustrated by celebrated artist Jorge Cocco.

This exclusive new artwork complements the acclaimed artist's new stamp illustrations.

The sheet incorporates eight x Second Class, eight x First Class, two x £ 1.70 and two x £ 2.55 stamps from the Christmas 2021 issue.

First Day Covers
The First Day Cover contains all eight Special Stamps from the stamp issue, cancelled with your preferred postmark and personalised with the name and address of your choice.

The First Day Cover also features an information card with details of the stamp issue on a backdrop crafted by renowned post-cubist artist Jorge Cocco.

The Tallents House postmark features an angel and includes the 2 November 2021 issue date.

The alternative Bethlehem, Llandeilo postmark shows mother and child.

Booklets
Twelve 2nd Class Christmas 2021 stamps in a pocket-sized stamp book.

Twelve 1st Class Christmas 2021 stamps in a pocket-sized stamp book.

Postcards
Each Postcard (one for each stamp in the issue as well as the Miniature Sheet design) contains an enlarged version of the stamp (one design) from the Christmas 2021 stamp issue with Jorge Cocco's artistry showcased in further detail.

Presentation Pack
The Christmas 2021 Presentation Pack includes all eight stamps featuring beautiful new illustrations by celebrated post-cubist artist Jorge Cocco.

The Presentation Pack includes a backdrop of artwork inspired by the stamps.

With images warmly reflecting on key events from the traditional Christmas story, Dr Andrew Davison, Starbridge Senior Lecturer in Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, explores the reasons why the Nativity story continues to capture imaginations today.