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.
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.
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.
The 2021 Department 56 tribute for Christmas Lane is the Peanuts gang! This over-decorated house features cutouts of Charlie, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts gang along with Snoopy's over-decorated dog house, 1st place winner again this year!
What is more Christmas-y than the home of Clark Griswold? Designed as part of the Christmas Lane series, this house is the definition of lit up! The house can change the lights from steady to flashing!
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.
A beautiful LED lit star shines over the house and guides visitors to the large nativity in the front yard of the "O Holy Night" house, the latest addition to the festive "Christmas Lane series. A trio of decorated angels complete the scene. Set of 2.
Stop at the Sweet Spot to fill your sweet spot -- this booth at the Farmer's Market is always filled with homemade candies and other treats. The piece is hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic lit building.
Complete your Christmas Vacation scene with this companion to the Griswold Holiday House. A string of lights are set in front, waiting to be untangled and yard decor is unpacked, with the promise of a fun old fashion family Christmas.
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.
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.
After hosting the over-decorated house contest for 18 years, this year "Christmas Lane" will feature a beautiful gate announcing this special sub-divison. It will proudly stand at the entrance of the lane and makes a perfect spot for a photo op!
Welcome to The Original Snow Village from Department 56. Built with the same values found in small towns across America. Animated Flaming Sleigh, from the famous scene when the yard decorations take flight.
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.
Clark's determination to give his family a fun, old-fashioned Christmas starts with a trek into the country in the ol' front-wheel-drive sleigh to select the most important of Christmas symbols—the tree!
Maybe this is the telephone where Superman changes, or maybe it's reminiscent of Main Street America before the invention of the cell phones. A time when people who were out and about had to put a coin in the slot to make a call.
