Great Britain 1986 Christmas sheet of 36 stamps in folder MNH

Here are some details about the Christmas stamps issued by Royal Mail (Great Britain’s postal service) in the 1980s and 1990s:

1980s

• 1980: Set of 4 stamps depicting Christmas roses, holly, mistletoe and ivy
• 1981: Set of 2 stamps showing the Nativity
• 1983: Set of 4 with Church of England Madonna and Child artwork
• 1984: Set of 4 with scenes of carol singers
• 1985: Set of 4 with illustrations from ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens
• 1986: Set of 4 featuring angels
• 1987: Set of 4 with Medieval and Renaissance Nativity scenes
• 1988: Set of 4 with children’s illustrations of Santa Claus
• 1989: Set of 4 reproductions of Victorian Christmas card designs

1990s

• 1990: Set of 4 with stained glass Nativity scenes
• 1991: Set of 4 featuring Christmas puddingsetc
• 1992: Set of 4 with Angels from the National Gallery collection
• 1993: Set of 4 with more Medieval and Renaissance Nativity artworks
• 1994: Set of 5 based on Hogath’s “Christmas Sovereigns” engraving
• 1995: Set of 4 with children’s designs of Santa’s journey
• 1996: Set of 4 featuring church decoration designs
• 1997: Set of 4 with festive flower designs
• 1998: Set of 4 with more Victorian Christmas card reproductions
• 1999: Set of 4 based on the Christmas story depicted in glass

Many of the issues celebrated traditions, artwork, literature and religious stories surrounding Christmas in Britain. Let me know if you need any other specifics!