Post Office unwraps new Christmas stamps

Thursday, 2 October 2025 16:55

The Post Office has unveiled its Christmas stamp collection, designed by University College Isle of Man students.

Six festive stamps depict Manx traditions and modern celebrations, from a White Boys play to the Santa's on a Bike ride.

UCM creative media lecturer Ewan MacFarlane explains what the stamps represent:

They also mark anniversaries in UCM's history, celebrating 145 years since the Douglas School of Art and 50 years at the Homefield Road campus.

The "Crank Up Christmas" set will launch on Wednesday, October 22 - you can find out more here.

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