In 2006 it is 103 years ago that the Danish postal clerk Einar Holbøll conceived the idea for the world’s first Christmas seal. The motive of the Christmas seal varies from year to year and different artists are invited to design it every year.

The 2006 Danish Christmas Seal was designed by graphic artist Gisken Gross, who took her inspiration from the Christmas characteristic paper cuts to create this year’s simple yet decorative Christmas Seal.

Where can you buy the seal?

The Christmas seal is available from post offices nationwide as well as in many kiosks and stores. A sheet of 50 seals costs DKK 50, a book with 30 seals costs DKK 35 while 10 Christmas seals can be bought for DKK 12. The seal is also available from the Danish Christmas seal’s home page, where it is also possible to buy Christmas seals from previous years.

What are the proceeds used for?

The proceeds from the sale are used to run the so-called “Christmas seal homes” where Danish people who are going through rough times can get a much needed break from their everyday problems.

Read more about the Danisk Christmas seal.