Liechtenstein:Christmas 2021

On 15 November 2021, Liechtensteinische Post issued its annual Christmas Stamp Issue.

Issue Description
The traditional and popular Christmas stamps are presented in oriental style this year, which is reflected in the choice of colours and detailing in gold.

Stamps
On the stamp The Guiding Star (CHF 0.85), the star that pointed the way to Bethlehem for the Three Wise Men takes centre stage.

The Shepherd (CHF 1.00), symbolically represented by a sheep, refers to the shepherds who, after an angel proclaimed the birth of Jesus, also set out to see the Son of God lying in a manger.

The Holy Spirit (CHF 1.50), who had come upon Mary as the Spirit of God and made her conceive her son nine months earlier, appears in the form of a dove like in the Bible.

A candle flanked by a plant represents The Gifts (CHF 2.00), which the Wise Men from the East offered to the Saviour. .

Sheets
Each Sheet contains 20 stamps (4 x 5) (one design).

First Day Covers
The First Day Cover is a pictorial envelope with the four stamps from the issue affixed and postmarked.

Each First Day Cover is a pictorial envelope with a stamp from the Stamp Issue affixed and cancelled.

Each First Day Cover is a pictorial envelope with a stamp Block of Four from the Stamp Issue affixed and cancelled.