Christmas - Traismauer nativity play 15.10.2024
This Christmas stamp features a historic puppet show with a depiction of the Holy Family.
The Traismauer glove maker Ferdinand Scheibl is considered the creator of the figures and the stage of the nativity play, whose final version likely dates back to 1810. However, some parts of the text are believed to be even older. Until 1917/18, the dialect texts and scenes were passed down orally. In the 1950s, the nativity play was rediscovered in the Traismauer Museum, and since then, it has been performed annually. Around 30 people are involved in a performance of the play. With 42 rod puppets, religious themes such as the birth of Jesus are depicted in 9 scenes and 28 songs. Folk figures are also introduced, and love songs and socially critical songs are performed. The Traismauer singing society stages the performances, in which the audience is traditionally also involved.
Value: 1.20 euros
First day of issue:14.11.2024
First day: 3133 Traismauer
Stamp size: 39.00 x 32.00 mm
Perforation measurement: 13¼ x 13
Graphic design: Marion Füllerer
Printing: Cartor Security Printers
Printing technique: offset printing
Quantity: 232,500 commemorative stamps on rolls of 50 units each