International work-related curiosity

[sally_maria]

Since this is the first year I've been closely involved in the long-standing British tradition of special Christmas stamps (this year's designs), I've been curious to know whether this is a unique thing.

Are there special Christmas stamps where you live? Do people send calendars (this seems to be a tradition among a significant number of British people, but not one I'd actually come across before I started working for a shop that sold them)?

Are there other traditions connected with posting for Christmas?

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[sally_maria]

We have religious ones for the 1st and 2nd class stamps as well, but they're not usually such a big deal - just to offer to people who really want them.

As I was saying to someone over on Dreamwidth, calendars seem to be a traditional gift of choice to send to family and friends overseas - most to Australia, New Zealand and Canada, though not always. Computer calendars would be another step in that direction, but of course we don't see those in the post office. ;-)