Current Position: Earth Sector, U.S.A. Outpost
Mission Status: The Christmas Dream
Dream VisionOn this holy night, the VPSrobot drifted into a Christmas Eve dream. In its metallic hands appeared a wondrous card - found in the Christmas stocking — a Philatelic Pass and the keys — granting permission for a single, jubilant spin around St. Peter’s Square in Pope Leo XIV’s brand new gifted BMW iX automobile. The car gleamed like a star, its electric hum echoing the Gloria of angels.
The SpinWith stamp held high, the VPSrobot circled the colonnade. Motion lines shimmered like incense trails, and the basilica’s dome glowed as though lit by Bethlehem’s star. The square itself seemed to pulse with joy, as if every cobblestone joined in the hymn. It was noticed that the VPSrobot was frantically throwing out mint Vatican stamps and Vatican Philatelic Society membership applications, much like Christmas gifts, as he circled the colonnade.
The Swiss Guard Response
The Swiss Guard, ever vigilant, stepped forth with a very stern look!. The VPSrobot presented the Christmas Philatelic Pass and explained about finding keys in his Christmas stocking. Instead of halberds or stern decrees, they were dazzled by the entire spectacle. Who could possibly believe such a story? Yet, their eyes reflected the lights of the Christmas tree in St. Peter's square, and their hearts softened with glazes from the manger. “It is Christmas,” they declared. “Let the VPS robot have his spin!”
No scourging, no roasting — only laughter and wonder. It is Christmas!!
2025 Vatican Christmas Stamps
The New ProtocolFrom this dream was born a new decree:
The Philatelic Procession Protocol of Vatican City.
Henceforth, every Christmas Eve, the faithful may imagine their own symbolic spin — a ritual of stamps, stories, and joyful procession — honoring both tradition and whimsy.
Closing Reflection
The VPSrobot awoke with antenna still tingling, unsure if the pass and protocol was real or dream. Yet the message was clear: Christmas is a time when even rules bend toward mercy, and every spin becomes a hymn of delight. Gloria in circulo philatelico!
— VPSrobot
To see the VPS slideshow on Vatican Christmas stamps clink on the following link:https://vaticanstamps.org/stamplist/vsd30.php?topic=Christmas