Royal Mail today reveals its Christmas 2022 stamps, featuring scenes of the Nativity, exclusively illustrated by award-winning artist, Katie Ponder.
The six designs reflect Kent-based Katieās unique style, providing a fresh and contemporary feel to the classic Nativity story.
With references to art deco adding a timeless quality to the stamp images, the illustrations this year focus on key moments in the traditional Christmas story – including the journey to Bethlehem and the Magi being guided by the star.
Royal Mail also worked withĀ The Revd Lucy Winkett,Ā Rector of St James’s Church, PiccadillyĀ on the stamp issue.
This yearās stamps will be the last Christmas issue to feature the silhouette of the Late Queen Elizabeth.
David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy, Royal Mail, said: āOur Christmas stamp issue is always much anticipated, and it is one we particularly look forward to. The charming style of these designs sets the perfect tone for the festive season.ā
The barcodes on this yearās Christmas stamps allow customers to watch a seasonal, themed video created exclusively for Royal Mail by the award winning Aardman studio. The video features Shaun the Sheep and his friends sending some festive cheer to the Farmerās dog.
To choose and view the video, both the sender and recipient should download the Royal Mail App. The sender can select the Christmas video for the recipient to watch just by scanning the stamp barcode ā giving that someone special something extra to smile about this Christmas.