The Original Snow Village

A variety of townspeople all in a seated position to use on park benches or sitting on a low wall. These folks are resting, talking or watching children play. From the Department 56 Original Snow Village Collection.

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.

Celebrate the season by toasting the holidays with Wally World mugs.

Rick Jackson, creative head at D56, referred to himself as a “generalist” due to the myriad hats his role necessitated. In honor of his retirement, we have commemorated his MacGyver-like skillset in a physical representation of his creativity & talent.

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.

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.