Issued by Burundi in 1973 for the Christmas season, this airmail semi-postal stamp features a classical depiction of the Madonna and Child, reflecting the spiritual significance of Christmas. The inscription “Noël 1973” highlights its commemorative purpose, while the denomination 40F + 1F indicates a postal value with a small charity surcharge. Marked “Poste Aérienne,” the stamp was intended for international airmail correspondence. Its ornate decorative frame and warm artistic palette make it an appealing issue for collectors of religious art, Christmas stamps, and African philately. The design blends European religious imagery with Burundi’s postal heritage of the 1970s.