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Christmas - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1970 - 2 Shilling

Designer: Zeiller, Otto

Christmas - Austria / II. Republic of Austria 1970 - 2 Shilling


Theme: Art & Culture
CountryAustria / II. Republic of Austria
Issue Date1970
Face Value2.00 
Colorblue
Printing TypeTypography
Stamp TypeCommemorative
Item TypeStamp
Chronological Issue Number692
Chronological ChapterOOS-OE2
SID272403
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The birth of Jesus is associated with ancient customs, some of which are still followed today. In the Roman-Gallic-German language area, it was already common in the old days to give presents at Christmas and at the beginning of the year, to give each other a "Christmas eve". It was the custom to accept the gift of Christ given, to thank Him for giving the bearer and also to give the donor a "Christmas Eve" through a messenger. The rich voluntarily opened their houses on Christmas Eve so that anyone in need could come in and be refreshed. The oldest child show is known from the 16th century Strasbourg. It was not to be understood as the setting up of gifts on the table under festive illumination, but the presents were bundled into a bundle and provided with a branch derived from St. Martin or St. Nicholas. These gifts were the "Christian burdens". The brand image shows the Adoration of the Shepherds, a masterpiece of baroque small plastic made of boxwood, which was created around 1712 by Marian Tittinger.

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The birth of Jesus is associated with ancient customs, some of which are still followed today. In the Roman-Gallic-German language area, it was already common in the old days to give presents at Christmas and at the beginning of the year, to give each other a "Christmas eve". It was the custom to accept the gift of Christ given, to thank Him for giving the bearer and also to give the donor a "Christmas Eve" through a messenger. The rich voluntarily opened their houses on Christmas Eve so that anyone in need could come in and be refreshed. The oldest child show is known from the 16th century Strasbourg. It was not to be understood as the setting up of gifts on the table under festive illumination, but the presents were bundled into a bundle and provided with a branch derived from St. Martin or St. Nicholas. These gifts were the "Christian burdens". The brand image shows the Adoration of the Shepherds, a masterpiece of baroque small plastic made of boxwood, which was created around 1712 by Marian Tittinger..