Department 56

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.
Located at 1231 Dunn Street this raised basement design allows for larger windows and more usable space in the basement.
There's a new Fire House in town, it's Engine 223 Fire House for The Original Snow Village. The engine bays are on the first floor while the upstairs contains the offices and bunk rooms for the firemen.
Set on a 130 ft. cliff above Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbours, Minnesota, is one of the most photographed and visited spots in the state. Built in 1910 this lighthouse is a welcome addition to The Original Snow Village.
Many fisherman enjoy catching perch, a freshwater fish that is good eating. This is the 6th fish shack in the sub-series for The Original Snow Village.
Look what's come to Christmas Lane for the Original Snow Village! Why it's The Grinch House! It's got a grinchy tree, a Grinchy sleigh on the roof, signs to Who-Ville and a Grinch trying to run away with the Christmas lights!
The year is 1989, and the place is the Plaza Theatre, the event is the premiere of a now classic Christmas movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
This fashionable couple hurries to the Cornhill Shoppes to complete some last minute holiday shopping. Designed to accompany the Christmas Carol Cornhill Shoppes.
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Finny's pet Nanook stays warm and cozy in his own ornament house, This accessory for the North Pole was designed to accompany Finny's Ornament House.
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And what would Santa be doing to relax at the Man Cave? Santa would kick back in his favorite recliner and watch a little football on television.
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The Peppermint Tea Shop is THE favorite gathering place for elves at the North Pole. Visitors have no trouble spotting this uniquely designed shop shaped like a little teapot with handle and spout!
Dinner and a movie date night are just what Santa suggested to relax during the busy Holiday shopping season.
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This little girl is ready to play outside The Grinch House and pretend her dog is Max.
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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.
Cousin Eddie has fallen on hard times and his beloved bait shop is now up for sale. This is a great addition to the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Snow Village Collection.
While his family just moved into 1231 Dunn Street, he is wasting no time to build a snow fort from the fresh fallen snow.
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This set of three accessories shows two seated and one standing figure, all doing what today's Village Hipsters do -- drink coffee! The seated figures will go perfectly on any of the Department 56 park benches (sold separately).
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A young boy convincing his puppy that they can, indeed, wait 2 more days to get that cone removed. It will be the best Christmas ever!
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Holding a tiny kitten, this young girl knows that this is indeed A Purrect Christmas Gift!
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After last night's fresh snow fall, these two best friends have a joy-filled day ahead playing catch.
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Named for one of London's 25 wards located on the north bank of the Thames, Billingsgate's Finest Fish was designed to accompany the Dickens' Village Fishmonger.
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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.
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.
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.

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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