Merry Christmas..    Christmas Eve here.. just getting ready for dinner..  no turkey though ..      prawns and octupus and who knows what other surprises await me  

I have found these rather attractive St Helena Christmas stamps that I thought I would share with you.. 

Thanks to everyone who entered my CDDStamps Christmas Competition - I collected my PO box mail today to see of there were any last minute entries.. a few just got in on time..  and prizes will be mailed on Wednesday..  when the Post Office opens again..  entries from 11 countries..... well done and thanks for all the stamps you put on the letters.

Many thanks also for all your Christmas cards and stamps..   

Finally a question.... when was the First Christmas stamp issued by Australia Post: ???? –  email me the answer and I'll find some nice stamps to send to you.... please include your mailing address with your email.

...and did you know that Australia was the first Commonwealth country to begin regularly issuing Christmas stamps and has since issued more than 100 designs. 

Have a wonderful holiday .. Best wishes.. ..... Michael