While many cultures have their own distinct zodiac signs and representative animals (for example, see our stamp issue celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, part of the 12-year menagerie that is the Lunar New Year), the most popular versions in our western world are the ones we find on the horoscope pages of our local [...]
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The international Women’s Day – Faroe Islands
March 2nd, 2011 
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1,104 viewsFaroe Islands issued a stamp to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day. The first seeds for equal rights between men and women were sown in the 18th century. There had certainly been sporadic calls earlier, among others, from Christine de Pizan, who in 1405 challenged the female oppression in the society and argued that [...]
Centenary of International Women’s Day – Australia
February 24th, 2011 srmodh 1,272 viewsInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. It is the story of ordinary women as makers of history and is rooted in the struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. The IWD global centenary is [...]
Fireworks Display
January 2nd, 2011 srmodh 1,693 viewsTaiwan post issued a set of stamps of Fireworks which displays, kaleidoscopes of color and light, look dazzling and spectacular against the inky night sky.
Christmas 2010 – Croatian post Mostar
December 26th, 2010 srmodh 1,112 viewsCroatian post Mostar issued a set of stamps to celebrate Christmas and coming new year.
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December 24th, 2010 srmodh 578 viewsLuxembourg post issued Christmas stamp showing a winter scene with a child sledding in the company of his dog.
