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Department 56 Christmas Village

Department 56 is the premier name in collectible Christmas villages — official series including Snow Village, Dickens Village, North Pole Village, Christmas in the City, and Licensed Villages.

Department 56 is the premier collectible village brand, each piece part of an officially named series with collector numbering, lighted interiors, and hand-painted detail. The core Christmas series are Snow Village (suburban Americana), Dickens Village (Victorian England), North Pole Village (Santa's workshop), and Christmas in the City (urban metropolitan). Licensed Villages cover Grinch, Harry Potter, Peanuts, and more. Halloween Village offers spooky seasonal pieces. Accessories bring every series to life. For a different village brand at accessible prices, see Lemax. Browse all Christmas villages.

What village series does Department 56 make?

Snow Village (suburban), Dickens Village (Victorian), North Pole Village (Santa's workshop), Christmas in the City (urban), and Licensed Villages (Grinch, Harry Potter, Peanuts, and more).

Are Department 56 villages collectible?

Yes. Each piece is numbered, dated, and part of an official series. Retired pieces can appreciate significantly in value.

What is the difference between Department 56 and Lemax?

Department 56 offers officially named series with collector numbering and premium detail. Lemax offers broader variety at more accessible prices. Both make quality village pieces.

Does Department 56 make Halloween villages?

Yes. Department 56 has a dedicated Halloween Village series with spooky buildings and accessories.

Do you carry new Department 56 releases?

Yes. We stock new annual releases alongside bestselling ongoing pieces and select retired inventory.

Are Department 56 buildings lighted?

Yes. Most buildings include a light cord or LED for interior illumination, creating warm window glow.

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