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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.
This beautiful cobblestone cottage was named for the third Christmas story written by Charles Dickens' in 1845, "The Cricket On The Hearth."
Featuring a decorative iron gate and brick entrance, the Christmas Market is surely the place to buy trimmings and gifts of the season.
Many elves get their manufacturing start at the North Pole's Finest Wooden Toys where some of the original children's toys were designed and built.
Every great team needs a base of operations! When they first got their business up and running, the Ghostbusters set up shop in an abandoned firehouse. This firehouse makes a perfect centerpiece for your Ghostbusters Village!
Housed in Cornhill Shoppes is a high-end custom Milliner and William & Son Bespoke Tailer. The word bespoke means that each garment is made from a custom pattern and assures that the fit is perfect. Cornhill is one of the 25 wards within London.
With tradtional tudor-style exposed beams, Ye Olde Goat Pub has a cheery façade and fits in nicely as a neighborhood pub. It's where all the locals meet to share a pint after a hard day's work.
All the most discerning ladies come here to have their gowns made and altered. And for those in need of a finely crafted wig or hairpiece, visit the wig shop on the second story.
A part of the North Pole Collection, inspired by magic and charming legends. Here at the North Pole, the elves have opened a special shop for all those Mouse Ears offered around the world. Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain lit building.
A cornerstone of the Department 56 Dickens' Village A Christmas Carol , this piece which was introduced in 1991 and continues to be a favorite among collectors.
Outstanding design coupled with interesting architecture make Grapevine Winery appeal to many fans. The walls feature a unique blend of stone and brick. The large wooden doors are swung open, allowing a look into the store room where the barrels age.
This friendly drinking establishment is located just on the edge of the Thames River where the outside steps lead down to the water. It is a local gathering place for salty seamen and and local street vendors. Part of the Department 56 collection.
From Dickens' most popular story, A Christmas Carol , the Spirit of Christmas Present appears to Ebenezer dressed in a green velvet robe. Together they travel through the city seeing the celebration of Christmas, from the very rich to the very poor.
Every metropolitan city connects to outlying areas using various means of transportation. For Christmas in the City we are pleased to add the Christmas in the Cities Limited which will take commuters in and out of the city each day.
The focal point of this church is the beautiful turquoise rose window celebrating the 45th anniversary of Department 56's first village.
In the movie, Christmas Vacation, Clark's dreams take a turn when he learns that his Christmas bonus is a subscription to the “Jelly of the Month” club. Home to the club is Granny's Jellies and Jams. A great addition to your Department 56 collection.
Young athletes from all over shop for the best sporting goods' equipment at Nelson Bros. Sporting Goods. This piece fits nicely with many of the city inspired pieces for Christmas in the City.
Clark does believe that he is in complete control of the situation when the "Family Truckster" slides under the bed of the 18 - wheeler. Car is removeable.
FAO Schwarz is the oldest toy store in the United States, first opening its doors in 1862 in Baltimore before moving to New York City, where it has moved between several locations since 1870.
Soup is usually a welcome and warming meal on a cool fall day, except when it comes from Upchuck's Soup Kitchen. We're never sure what ingredients were used to make the daily special!
Kris Kringle has just opened a store where all the different Christmas tree styles are beautifully displayed. He is especially fond of the silver tinsel tree featured in the window. The gallery features a bright red exterior and hanging sign.
This stately red brick home will be the site of the year's annual big bash -- the residents have put up a banner Ready For New Year's Eve. This set of two can stay up long after the Christmas decorations come down.
History tells us that Perfumeries originally sold oils and pomanders to keep undesirable orders at bay. Later they became part of the cosmetic industry and were used by men and women of high society.
Without his Christmas bonus, Griswold's biggest fantasy, the backyard pool, will be down the drain. Until the check arrives, we bring the dream to life, as the perfect addition to your Christmas Vacation display.

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.

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