Traditional Christmas: Nativity

This beautiful stamp was published on the theme of “Christmas 2016”. The Forever stamp shows a classic nativity scene of the Holy Family with the baby Jesus and the shining star of Bethlehem in the background.

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Value: 66c
Issued: November 3, 2016
First Day City: Washington, DC
Type of Stamp: First Class Mail
Printed by: Ashton Potter Ltd.
Method: Offset, Microprint

The Star of Bethlehem, crucial in Jesus’ birth story, is often in planetariums during holidays. Despite debates on its existence, Christianity views it as a miraculous sign. Astronomers suggest cosmic events like comets, supernovas, or planetary conjunctions. A notable conjunction around 3-2 B.C. involved Jupiter, Regulus, and Venus, symbolizing a king’s birth. Magi, possibly astronomers, interpreted this as a sign. Modern astronomers believe such an event could resemble a “bright beacon of light.” Jupiter’s path may explain its movement toward Bethlehem. Whether divine or astrological, the Star of Bethlehem remains integral to Christmas tradition.

Additional information

Format

Book

Issue Year

2016

Mail Service

First-Class Mail

Product Type

Forever