This Christmas stamp set was issued by the Government of Jordan on December 26, 1966, commemorating the Nativity of Jesus Christ. The set consists of three stamps and one souvenir sheet, with three additional imperforate variant records. As a predominantly Muslim nation, Jordan's issuance of Christmas stamps demonstrates the country's respect for its Christian communities and commitment to interfaith harmony. The stamps beautifully illustrate key scenes from the Nativity story: the Three Wise Men following the Star of Bethlehem, the Magi presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Christ, and the Holy Family's Flight into Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution. Each stamp features traditional Middle Eastern settings with biblical figures in flowing robes, emphasizing the regional context of these sacred events. The artistic renderings show desert landscapes with camels, ancient architecture, and the guiding star, connecting the Christmas story to the Holy Land's geography. The 50 fils souvenir sheet reproduces the Nativity scene in a larger format, allowing for greater artistic detail. This issue reflects Jordan's position as guardian of Christian holy sites and its role in promoting religious tolerance in the Middle East during the 1960s.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة من طوابع عيد الميلاد في 26 ديسمبر 1966، احتفالاً بميلاد السيد المسيح. تتكون المجموعة من ثلاثة طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية واحدة، مع ثلاث نسخ متنوعة غير مثقبة إضافية. رغم كون الأردن دولة ذات غالبية مسلمة، فإن إصدار طوابع عيد الميلاد يدل على احترام البلاد لمجتمعاتها المسيحية والتزامها بالوئام بين الأديان. تصور الطوابع بجمال مشاهد رئيسية من قصة الميلاد: الملوك الثلاثة وهم يتبعون نجمة بيت لحم، والمجوس يقدمون هداياهم من الذهب واللبان والمر للطفل المسيح، وهروب العائلة المقدسة إلى مصر فراراً من اضطهاد الملك هيرودس. يحمل كل طابع مشاهد شرق أوسطية تقليدية مع شخصيات إنجيلية ترتدي أثواباً فضفاضة، مما يؤكد السياق الإقليمي لهذه الأحداث المقدسة. تظهر الرسوم الفنية مناظر صحراوية مع الجمال والعمارة القديمة والنجمة المرشدة، مما يربط قصة عيد الميلاد بجغرافية الأرض المقدسة.
| JS#: | P1966-06.01 |
| SG#: | 771 |
| SC#: | 533 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Three Wise Men on camels following the Star of Bethlehem across a desert landscape, with the bright star prominently displayed in the blue sky above. |
| JS#: | P1966-06.02 |
| SG#: | 772 |
| SC#: | 533A |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 x 14.5 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Magi presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Jesus, with Mary seated holding the child while Joseph stands nearby in a Middle Eastern village setting. |
| JS#: | P1966-06.03 |
| SG#: | 773 |
| SC#: | 533B |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14.5 x 14 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Flight into Egypt showing Joseph leading a donkey carrying Mary and the infant Jesus across a mountainous landscape, depicted in traditional biblical attire. |
| JS#: | P1966-06.SS01 |
| SG#: | MS774 |
| SC#: | 533C |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
Souvenir sheet featuring the Nativity scene with the Magi presenting gifts to the Holy Family, incorporating the same design as the 10 fils stamp with additional decorative elements including a desert scene with a figure on camel under the Star of Bethlehem. |
| Notes: | 115mm x 90mm |
| JS#: | P1966-06.01i01 |
| SG#: | (771 imperf) |
| SC#: | (533 imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Three Wise Men on camels following the Star of Bethlehem across a desert landscape, imperforate version without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1966-06.02i01 |
| SG#: | (772 imperf) |
| SC#: | (533A imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Magi presenting their gifts to the infant Jesus with Mary and Joseph in a village setting, imperforate version without the perforations of the normal issue. |
| JS#: | P1966-06.03i01 |
| SG#: | (773 imperf) |
| SC#: | (533B imperf) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 26-Dec-1966 |
| Description: |
The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family traveling by donkey across mountainous terrain, imperforate version without the perforations of the normal issue. |