This year's Royal Mail Christmas stamp collection goes on sale today (Tuesday, November 2).
Each of the six stamps in the collection features scenes from the nativity, including the Three Magi crossing the desert, as well as Mary and Joseph looking for an inn.
Two of the stamps also feature the baby Jesus.
The stamps were designed by Argentine artist Jorge Cocco who is 85-years-old and uses post-cubist techniques.
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Royal Mail’s Director of External Affairs & Policy, David Gold, said: “For many, the launch of our annual Christmas stamps marks the start of their festive planning.
“We hope that people will appreciate these beautiful illustrations of the Christmas story."
The stamps could add that extra hint of festivity to your Christmas post.
They are available to purchase online or from the 7,000 Post Offices across the UK.
Royal Mail has also asked households to post their Christmas cards and packages early as the mail service is expecting a busy festive period.
The UK's latest recommended Christmas posting dates for 2021 are Saturday, December 18 for 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For and Tuesday, December 21 for 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For.
Those wishing to use the Special Delivery Guaranteed service have a deadline of Thursday, December 23, which is particularly useful for any last-minute postal emergencies.
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