Christmas has always been an especially magical experience for children – a time of mystery, enchantment and imagination. These qualities shine through in this year's Christmas stamps – the delightful results of a nationwide competition in which all
New Zealand schoolchildren were invited to design a stamp to illustrate what Christmas meant to them.
The competition was a huge success – attracting more than 17,000 entries from throughout the country and astonishing the judges with the talent it revealed. Choosing the 10 lucky winners was a challenge, but the results amply demonstrate that, for Kiwi children everywhere, Christmas holds a very special place in their hearts.
