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Todd and Margo Chester get an unexpected surprise when the Griswold's Christmas tree makes an unannounced visit through the window.
Mickey will give you something good to eat if you are brave enough to visit Mickey's Haunted Manor. Halloween spooks & spirits won't be able to resist!
Named for one of Charles Dickens' middle names (he had two), Charles John Huffam Dickens. Huffam Fields Farm is a handsome cobblestone barn that was typical of those built by gentlemen farmers in England in the 19th century.
Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. This manor house is a fine example of the upscale homes found in this area.
Honey is a tasty fall treat and now you can add this sweet roadside stand to your fall display. It features many varieties of fresh harvested honey products. And peeking out from behind are the hives where all the action happens.
Everything about the "North Pole Sisal Tree Factory" says trees are the top, from the trees cut into the shutters, glass on the window, finial on the roof and shape of the front door. Samples outside show several options for styles & colors.
The Dickens' Village Ramsgate Lighthouse as we know it, was built in 1842. It overlooks the English Channel where visitors get breathtaking views of the sea and the boats that travel in and out of the harbour.
Santa needs a special shop to make and stuff his famous Disney plush toys! A giant Mickey plush toy oversees the operation where elves cheerfully sew millions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and all the happy Disney characters with soft plush stuffing!
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.
The Manhattan is one of the city's hottest spots for dinner and parties. The building stands on the corner and shows off its hanging poinsettia baskets and festive holiday garlands.
Delappitated and unkept, this trailer has been parked a little too long! The old hag who owns this trailer is most happy on Halloween when it seems to be a little less creepy than any other time of the year.
Housed in an brick building, Thompson's Furniture is as impressive on the outside as the fine furnishings they sell inside. Note the shipment of new headboards on the side on the building.
Tucked away in a quiet woods is the "Pine Cone B & B", the perfect place for the elves to get away and relax after a long season of toy making.
"Saint Pancras Old Church" is a parish church in Somers Town, Central London. It is believed to be the oldest site of Christian worship in England and may date back to the 1500s. A great addition to your Department 56 collection.
With a smaller footprint, this beautifully detailed animated piece features Santa and his reindeer taking off for his long ride on Christmas Eve delivering presents to good little children around the world.
This lovely building features a golden building with a blue shingled roof covered in snow and flowing flags at the top! In the front stands a giant nutcracker and a few boxes of supplies sit on the side of the building!
The carousel makes the children of "Christmas Town" very happy. There is a penguin, a walrus, a polar bear, a seal & a whale. This animated piece comes with its own power adapter.
Every neighborhood has a house that goes out of its way to be noticed for the holidays. This once-modest home uses a pair of towering Brite Lites trees and a rooftop Season's Greetings sign to make sure it's the most eye-popping house in the Village.
A couple of new businesses have come to The Original Snow Village. The Pet Shop is conveniently located right next door to Rachel's Veterinary Clinic. Friendly signs and separate entrances complete this Main Street shop.
Enticing all, model railroad shops sprang up in cities across the country. Today, holiday traditions include everything from a simple circular track under the tree to a train weaving through your Department 56 Village. Train circles above the door.
St. James Hall was a large concert hall, opened in 1858, and could seat 2,000 people. In 1868, Charles Dickens presented a final series of "Farewell Readings," at the hall. The program was devoted to "Doctor Marigold" (from the Christmas Story).
Travelers stop at the "Rooster Inn" for a pint of ale and a bowl of soup. It's place to gather, share the latest news and gossip and learn about the events of the day. Travelers can rent a room above the inn.
Snow Village Main Street welcomes "The Wonder of A FAO Schwarz Toy Store" just in time for Christmas shopping.
Bright primary colors on the awning and giant crayons on the outside tell everyone in Snow Village that new "Crayola Crayon Store" is open for business.

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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