Christmas stamps are beautiful. Many collectors believe that Canada's 1898 Map Stamp is the World's First Christmas stamp. Read George H. Johnston IV's Stamps of the Season . An extensive collection can be made from collecting the Christmas stamps of just one country, especially if you include all the varieties of each issue. Here is a list of United States Christmas Issues 1962-1995 .
Members can specialize in collecting a particular stamp issue.
For example, an extensive collection can be made of the United States 1969 'Christmas in Norway, Maine' issue. See Christmas Resources for information on how you can obtain a copy of CPC member Donne Puckle 's study of this issue. It is a relatively inexpensive way to enjoy Christmas collecting. Seals like stamps can also be collected in many different formats including tied on covers. Read the 12 Ways of Christmas Seal Collecting written by CPC members Betsy and Chuck Berry .