The Sisters of the Abbey Set, part of the Alpine Village collection by Department 56 displays a gathering of nuns clothed in traditional black and white.
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.
At the North Pole, Santa's Man Cave sits apart from his residence in a cozy travel trailer decked out with brightly colored lighted , garland and a snowman standing guard near the door.
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.
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!
