Two experienced chess players are set up to play one of the world's oldest board games. Chess has a 1500 year history and the "Queen's Gambit" is the opening move.
A soft ball of yarn and a kitten, what could be cuter? This elf may be teasing this little grey kitten, but there's always time for play at the North Pole.
This cozy A-Frame is home to the North Pole "Christmas Quilts" shop. Inside elves are cutting and stitching some of the most beautiful Christmas quilts that will be used to keep off the chill of those long winter nights.
Get the best pizza in the North Pole from these two pizza chefs! This figure features two little elves with white beards both making a pizza! One spreads toppings on one and the other is tossing a pizza in mid air!
Only the best toys can be purchased here at the North Pole FAO Schwarz Toy Emporium. The piece features the iconic FAO Schwarz clock face on the front of the building.
Quilts are for kids and kids are for quilts! Whether they use them for snuggling up or a game of "toss the elf in the air", quilts are found in every elf home.
This elegant three story brick building is home to the city's oldest and best known chess club. Many champions have played here over the years. The double doors and striped awning make the club very inviting.
Holly's Card & Gift always carries the best selection of holiday and greeting cards in the city. The shop is ready for the season with brightly colored holiday decorations on the front of the building.
Diamond Jim Brady was a wealthy New York businessman who was often seen dining at Luchow's German Restaurant. He was a big man, with a big appetite who was often accompanied by one of many beautiful young women.
"Gosh, Dad. We can make our snowman look just like good ol' Charlie Brown!" This father and son share some time creating our favorite Peanuts' character in snow. They have even added his signature yellow and red scarf.
Straight from the movie scene, now holding the door knocker and front wreath, the telegram delivery boy brings the fateful news about Clark’s bonus check.
As tradition has it, during the season of Advent, a candle is lit each Sunday marking the weeks before Christmas. The details on this accessory are extraordinary as the candles light the way to an important Christian holiday.
Department 56 has become a leader in the giftware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best known for our hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies™ figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.
