1527) "Glogg" and "Knack Toffee", Aland: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a set of two Christmas postage stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 23.10.2020:

1527) "Glogg" and "Knack Toffee", Aland: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a set of two Christmas postage stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 23.10.2020:

On 23.10.2020, Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued two postage stamps depicting two traditional drinks - "Glogg" and "Knack Toffee".

Known since 1609, the Swedish word "Glogg" originates from the word "Glodga" (meaning - "to warm up").

The First Day Cover (FDC) bears the two stamps issued in the set at top right. At left is an image of a ginger-bread biscuit shaped like a deer.

The Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark is if Mariehamn Post Office and the cancellation is dated - "23.10.2020"

Glogg:

Hot mulled wine has its roots as far back as the classical era. Served in small cups, together with almonds and raisins, Glogg has been a Christmas tradition in Sweden and Finland since the early 1900s.

Typically spiced with cloves, cinnamon cardamon, ginger and bitter orange, the assortment of Glogg has, however, grown tremendously with various types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic Glogg in recent years. Raisin and almonds are fixings that originate from the warm punch of the 1700s - raisins provide sweetness and flavour to the drink, whereas the role of almonds in the Glogg cup is shrouded in mystery

Knack Toffee:

Almond is a taste long associated with Christmas and it is often an ingredient in "Knack Toffee" - a type of Christmas treat that has been made since the 1800s. 

Together with other types of Christmas treats such as ice-chocolate, ginger-bread and star-shaped pastries, "knack" has maintained its popularity.

Preceding the Christmas treats of today, a confectionery table including nuts, candied fruit and marzipan figures rounded off largely nobility dinners in the 1600s.

A Full Sheet (FS) of 40 Stamps of the First variant - Glogg.

A Full Sheet (FS) of 40 Stamps of the second variant - Knack Toffee.

A Gutters Pair - In Philately, a "gutter" is the space left between postage stamps, which allows them to be separated or perforated. 

Gutter pairs are two stamps separated by a gutter. A Gutter margin divides a sheet of stamps into separate panes.

Technical Details:

Stamp Set Issue Date: 23.10.2020

Designer: Alexander Linden

Printer: Royal Joh Enschede

Process: Offset

Colours: 5-Colour

Stamp Sizes: 25.0 mm x 36.0 mm

Links to other Posts on Aland issues:

1) Northern Lights, Aland Islands: A stamp of 1.70 Euro issued by Aland Post on 08.03.2019

2) Wildflowers, Aland Islands: A new Series of Franking Labels issued by Aland Post: Date of issue: 03.02.2020

3) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Aland Islands: A tribute to Aland Artist Henrik Nylund (1945-1982) by Aland Post in the 2020 Series of SEPAC stamps featuring artwork in National Collections and issued by Small European Administrations: Date of Stamp issue: 05.03.2020

4) "Glogg" and "Knack Toffee", Aland: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a set of two Christmas Postage Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 23.10.2020

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3) Netherlands: Gold Ducats - 2018: Single Ducat and Double Ducat Gold Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint, Netherlands in 2018

4) Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht, Netherlands (or the "koninklijke Nederlandse Munt): Crossing the 100th Anniversary milestone with the issue the the World's first QR Coded Coin in 2011: Winner of the prestigious 2013 "Coin of the Year Award" (COTY) & the Most Innovative Coin of the Year" Category

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6) Dutch Aviation, Netherlands: Centenary Celebrations (1919-2019): Three coins - one Gold (10 Euros), One Sterling Silver (5 Euros) and a Silver-plated (5 Euros) Coins, along with a Silver medal celebrate this milestone in Dutch Aviation history: Coin issue date: 14.03.2019

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Dutch Castles Coin Series:

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Posts from Belgium & Luxembourg:

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