22 Nov 2013

Traditional Rituals and Customs (II) - Christmas Carol Singing

INTRODUCTION

On 22 November 2013, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title Traditional Rituals and Customs (II) - Christmas Carol Singing. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Simion Zamşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

A Christmas carol (also called a noël) is a carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas or the winter season in general, and which is traditionally sung in the period immediately surrounding the holiday. Christmas carols may be regarded as a subset of the broader category of Christmas music. Read more..
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ISSUE DETAILS

POSTAGE STAMPS

Christmas Carol Singers
№ 853 | Christmas Carol Singers

Christmas Carol Singers

  • Michel Catalogue No: 853
  • Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50
  • Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm
  • Face Value: 1.75 Lei
  • Quantity Printed: 100,000
  

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

Cachet: Allegory of Christmas Celebrations
№ 853 FDC | Allegory of Christmas Celebrations
 

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