Stamp: “Hansel and Gretel” /

COLUMN LCPG Vol.64

The German “Deutsche Post” published a special stamp edition showing well known Brother Grimm's fairy tales. The Brothers Grimm were born in Germany. In this special case the stamp is about the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister threatened by a witch living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their lives by outwitting her.