AAA. One 5-kopek stamp issued by the former Soviet Union in 1991, and two 1-ruble 20-kopek stamps issued by Russia in 1999. All are unused stamps. In the Soviet Union and Russia, Christmas and New Year are celebrated with Christmas trees and Santa Claus. (1) The 5-kopek stamp issued by the former Soviet Union in 1991 features a design of Santa Claus ("Ded Moroz" in Russian). It says "Happy New Year 1991!" in Russian. It is a triangular stamp. (2) The 1-ruble 20-kopek stamp issued by Russia in 1999 features a design of Santa Claus. It says "Happy New Year 2000!" (3) The 1-ruble 20-kopek stamp issued by Russia in 1999 features a design of a Christmas tree. It also says "Happy New Year 2000!" In other words, New Year commemorative stamps issued during the Soviet era were issued in the year the New Year was celebrated, while in Russia they were issued in the year before the New Year was celebrated. BBB. Four Danish charity Christmas seals. These are not stamps, but "non-denominated" seals for charity, to be affixed to Christmas cards and letters. They are used for tuberculosis prevention and the welfare of children. (1) 1958 Christmas seal (JUL) Designed by Danish designer Poul Andersen, featuring a postman as the motif. (2) 1995 Christmas seal The design is "Playful Elves," a picture of children playing on a sled. (3) 1971 Christmas seal Designed by Jane Mousse, featuring "The Three Wise Men and the Star of Bethlehem."