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 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.
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).
Even the best planned run can create a disaster for Clark Griswold! Look out Clark, there's a dumpster ahead! Clark takes a flying leap as the cardboard Santa looks on and chuckles.
Picking out the perfect Christmas tree is a time-honored holiday tradition which dates back centuries. Bring the pine-scented joy of Christmas to your Department 56 Village with this old-fashioned tree lot.
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.
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!
Licensed by National Lampoon, we've recreated one of the most memorable scenes from Christmas Vacation. Clark takes off on his sled, and out of control, crashes through the warming house.
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!
Aunt Bethany has become a fan-favorite character from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's no surprise that her house matches Aunt Bethany's eclectic and colorful personality.
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.
"Gosh, Dad. We can make our snowman look just like good ol' Charlie Brown!" This father and son share some time creating our favorite Peanuts' character in snow. They have even added his signature yellow and red scarf.
Straight from the movie scene, now holding the door knocker and front wreath, the telegram delivery boy brings the fateful news about Clark’s bonus check.
