Christmas 2005

INTRODUCTION

On 19 December 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Christmas 2005. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Lică Sainciuc. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Christmas (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning 'Christ's Mass') is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a widely observed cultural holiday, celebrated generally on December 25 by millions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it closes the Advent season and initiates the twelve days of Christmastide, which ends after the twelfth night. Christmas is a civil holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated by an increasing number of non-Christians, and is an integral part of the Christmas and holiday season. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: December 19, 2005 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 533-534 Artist/Designer: Lică Sainciuc Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 533 | Church of St Nicolae (1795). Făleşti	Church of St Nicolae (1795). Făleşti Michel Catalogue No: 533 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 0.4 Lei Quantity Printed: 200,000
№ 534 | Vărzăreşti Monastery (1420)	Vărzăreşti Monastery (1420) Michel Catalogue No: 534 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 6 Lei Quantity Printed: 100,000
Vărzăreşti is a commune in Nisporeni district, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Şendreni and Vărzăreşti. Read more.. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article 'V%C4%83rz%C4%83re%C8%99ti', which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 533-534 FDC | A Small Village Covered in Snow

RELATED ITEMS
	1994 Christmas 1994. Icons. The Fund for the National Museum of Fine Arts
	1996 Christmas 1996
	1997 Christmas 1997
	2000 Christmas - 2000 Years Since the Birth of Jesus Christ
	2001 Christmas 2001
	2006 Christmas 2006 (Winter Holidays)
	2007 Christmas 2007
	2008 Christmas 2008
	2009 Christmas (Winter Holidays) 2009
	2010 Christmas 2010 and New Year
	2011 Christmas 2011 (Winter Holidays)
	2012 Christmas 2012
	2013 Traditional Rituals and Customs (II) - Christmas Carol Singing
	2014 Happy New Year

World Summit on the Information Society. Tunisia

INTRODUCTION

On 14 September 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title World Summit on the Information Society. Tunisia. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was a pair of United Nations-sponsored conferences about information, communication and, in broad terms, the information society that took place in 2003 in Geneva and in 2005 in Tunis. One of its chief aims was to bridge the so-called global digital divide separating rich countries from poor countries by spreading access to the Internet in the developing world. The conferences established 17 May as World Information Society Day. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: September 14, 2005 Michel Catalogue Number: 520 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 520 | Emblem and Globe	Emblem and Globe Michel Catalogue No: 520 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14.50:14 Size: 27.50 x 46.00 mm Face Value: 4.4 Lei Quantity Printed: 20,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 520 FDC | Allegory of Global Communications

EUROPA 2005 - Gastronomy

INTRODUCTION

On 20 May 2005, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title EUROPA 2005 - Gastronomy. The issue comprises two stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitalie Roşca. The printing was performed by Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Europa stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations/enterprises under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. EUROPA stamps underlines cooperation in the posts domain, taking into account promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals. As such, EUROPA stamp issues are among the most collected and most popular stamps in the world. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: May 20, 2005 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 511-512 Artist/Designer: Vitalie Roşca Printer: Tipografia Centrală, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 511 | Polenta, Sheep Cheese and Crackling	Polenta, Sheep Cheese and Crackling Michel Catalogue No: 511 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 1.5 Lei Quantity Printed: 134,750
№ 512 | Cheese Bread	Cheese Bread Michel Catalogue No: 512 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 4.4 Lei Quantity Printed: 134,750

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 511-512 FDC | Traditional Foods from Moldova

RELATED ITEMS
	1993 EUROPA 1993 - Modern Art
	1994 EUROPA 1994 - Great Discoveries
	1995 EUROPA 1995 - Peace and Freedom
	1996 EUROPA 1996 - Famous Women
	1997 EUROPA 1997 - Tales and Legends
	1998 EUROPA 1998 - Festivals and National Celebrations
	1999 EUROPA 1999 - Nature Reserves and Parks
	2000 EUROPA 2000 - The Foundations of the European Union
	2001 EUROPA 2001 - Water, A Treasure of Nature
	2002 EUROPA 2002 - The Circus
	2003 EUROPA 2003 - Poster Art
	2003 10th Anniversary of the Moldovan «Europa» Stamps
	2004 EUROPA 2004 - Vacation
	2005 50th Anniversary of the First «EUROPA» Stamps
	2006 EUROPA 2006 - Integration, Through the Eyes of Young People
	2007 EUROPA 2007 - 100 Years of Scouting
	2008 EUROPA 2008 - Letter Writing
	2009 EUROPA 2009 - Astronomy
	2010 EUROPA 2010 - Childrens Books
	2011 EUROPA 2011 - Forests
	2012 EUROPA 2012 - Visit Moldova
	2013 EUROPA 2013 - Postal Vehicles
	2014 EUROPA 2014 - National Musical Instruments
	2015 EUROPA 2015: Old Toys