Romfilatelia and the Romanian Post introduce into circulation, on Friday, November 13th 2026, the postage stamp issue entitled Winter’s Joys (II), with cent of fir.
Winter is the season of enchanted tales, of landscapes clothed in white and of simple joys shared with loved ones. With its special charm, this season transforms nature into a fairy-tale land, where snowflakes, games in the snow and the warmth of the festive season create unforgettable memories.
The components of the issue – two postage stamps (with face values of Lei 6.50 and Lei 11) and a First Day Cover – were created, in an original graphic style, by the Romanian-born, Vienna-based illustrator Andreea Tănăsescu.
The charm of children’s books devoted to the winter’s joy is reflected in the miniature designs of this philatelic issue.
The issue comes to life through a continuous visual story, in which the forest animals enjoy the snow and the peace of a welcoming little house, together with their friends, while outside the snow falls as in a fairy tale:
‘A Winter’s Day
This morning, the pond is frozen as smooth as a mirror.
The bear, the fox and the mole are the first out skating, gliding along excitedly and full of energy. A little way behind, the bunny appears. He is surely up to something.
Around midday, snow begins to fall on the mountain, and the fresh snow quickly piles up and, in the blink of an eye, covers everything with a soft, fluffy white blanket. The bear and the fox go skiing on the white slopes, enjoying the snowflakes. Hurrying along behind them comes the mole, fully kitted out and eager to join in. The bunny is not to be outdone: he adjusts his goggles and gets ready for a spectacular descent, just like in the films.
In the afternoon, the time for preparations has come. Along the well-trodden paths, the bear sturdily pulls a sledge on which a little fir tree sits proudly. On the way, he meets the mole, who has also gathered a fragrant sprig of pine.
Further down the valley, however, there is quite a commotion: the fox and the bunny launch into an epic snowball fight.
Meanwhile, outside, the snow keeps falling and falling, and the bear’s little house can hardly be seen beneath the snowdrifts. Along the snow-covered path, the mischievous little rabbit struggled to make his way forward. He could barely be seen behind the armful of beautifully wrapped presents he was carrying.
Inside, in the warmth, the bear, the fox and the mole happily decorate the tree, enjoying the peace and cosiness of home. Then there was a muffled knock at the door. The bear opened it and saw the bunny, shaking the snow off his long ears and smiling triumphantly.
‘This is what I’ve been up to since this morning!’ he cried, handing out the colourful parcels.
That evening, as the blizzard painted ice flowers on the windowpane, the four friends understood the magic of winter. It was not just the snow outside, but also the joy of being together.’
