Department 56

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.
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!
In Scandinavian folklore, the Kraken is a legendary sea monster of enormous size with an octopus-like appearance & is know to strike fear into the hearts of sailors. In SV Halloween, the Kraken has taken over a house on Trick-or-Treat Lane.
Castle Calvaria can be translated from the Latin to Skull Castle. And this piece truly lives up to its name, there are skulls everywhere -- under the drawbridge, on the crenelated tower and even hanging from the branches of the trees.
A part of the North Pole Collection, designed by Department 56 - inspired by magic and charming legends. Where Santa's elves make bubble lights, includes a real working bubble light! Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain building. Includes adapter cord.
Peace To All That Enter , is the welcome sign above the door, inviting everyone to join the Christmastime Celebrations inside. Set of 2 includes a sign that could be easily personalized for a family gathering or commemorative ceremony.
The focal point of this church is the beautiful turquoise rose window celebrating the 45th anniversary of Department 56's first village.
During the 1800s, it was popular to speculate which clipper ship carrying tea from the Far East would arrive first in London. The side of our Joseph Edward Tea Shoppe includes a sign announcing the race updates. Hand painted porcelain with cord & bulb.
A part of the North Pole Collection, inspired by magic and charming legends. This Santa mug shaped building is a favorite hang-out for all hard working elves. Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain lit building, Includes light cord & bulb.
$70.00
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Part of the Dickens' Village Series from Department 56. Victorian England, where many traditions we celebrate today took shape. The miller at Brandon Mill ground corn for his neighbors. Hand-crafted & hand-painted porcelain lit building.
Just like so many of us, Santa and his elves love to stop at the local Dairy Queen for a Treat. This adorable DQ stand welcomes the folks from the North Pole to walk up, grab a stool, and enjoy a cone, shake, or Dilly bar from the service window.
$80.00
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If you have ever wondered how candy canes get their stripes, this whimsical factory at the North Pole reveals the trade secrets. The tiny stool in front offers industrious elves the chance to add creative stripes to a freshly made rotating candy stick.
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.
Inspired by Garraway's Coffee House from the 18th century, this coffee house was not only a gathering place, but a place where important business was conducted. Both coffee and tea were sought after drinks during the time of Charles Dickens.
The newest addition to the open air Christmas Market in Dickens' Village is the Fishmonger where fresh caught fish is always available for sale.
$95.00
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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.
$36.00
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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.
$46.00
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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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