The Post Office's Christmas stamps for 2006 may finally put an end to accusations that Christmas is treated as Eurocentric. Labelled 'Jungle Bells' and designed by Dr Jack, the stamps feature a springbok, warthog, zebra and hippopotamus drawing Father Christmas' 'sleigh'. Father Christmas is none other than King Lion.
A Canada Post spokesperson said this year's themes were not the result of lobbying, but more of an "evolution". In 2002, the Christmas stamps showed aboriginal scenes of Jesus and Mary. In 2003, it was Christmas presents. Last year, the theme was Santa Claus parades.
Next year, Canada Post will offer three stamps featuring Christmas cards, and a fourth will depict a Madonna and child.
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