Petition · past parliament
Christmas stamps should include appropriate religious imagery.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Christmas is a festival that reflects the Christian heritage of the United Kingdom. It is a season that appeals to people of faith and no faith but for the Royal Mail to issue stamps at Christmas that have no images related to that Christian foundation is offensive.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition as the design of Christmas Stamps is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Stamp design is the responsibility of Royal Mail. You can find more information here:
https://www.royalmail.com/personal/stamps-collectibles-gifts/
Stamp design is the responsibility of Royal Mail. You can find more information here:
https://www.royalmail.com/personal/stamps-collectibles-gifts/
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Nov 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.