three-wise-menThese stamps were released in the year 2007 by the Norwegian Department of Posts in 8,000,000 copies each costing around 7 Kroner. This stamp shows the Three Wise Men, or Three Kings from the East, visiting the little Jesus Christ bearing gifts after his birth. These are traditionally known as Magi and are known to have worshipped Christ in the Gospel of Matthew.

norway-christmas-stamp2This stamp pictures the Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, which revealed the birth of Jesus Christ to the Three Wise Men. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Three Wise Men were from East and the star inspired them to travel to Jerusalem.