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Village Buildings

Christmas village buildings are lighted miniature houses, shops, churches, and storefronts: the centerpieces of any village display. Browse buildings from Department 56, Lemax, and other brands in one cross-brand collection.

Christmas village buildings are the centerpieces of any village display, lighted miniature houses, shops, churches, and storefronts that form the streetscape of your holiday town. This page brings together buildings from multiple brands in one cross-brand collection. For brand-specific buildings, see Department 56 (official collectible series) or Lemax (broadest selection at accessible prices). For the figurines and details that complete the scene, see village accessories. For vintage-style cardboard houses, see Putz Houses. Browse all Christmas villages.

What brands of village buildings do you carry?

Department 56, Lemax, and other village brands, this page brings them together in one cross-brand selection.

Are village buildings lighted?

Yes. Most village buildings include interior lighting (cord or battery) for warm window glow.

What types of buildings are available?

Houses, cottages, shops, bakeries, churches, schools, town halls, and specialty storefronts in Victorian, suburban, rustic, and modern styles.

Should I buy buildings or accessories first?

Most collectors start with 2-3 buildings to anchor their display, then add accessories to bring the scene to life.

Can I mix buildings from different brands?

Yes. Department 56 and Lemax have similar but not identical scales. Many collectors mix brands successfully, especially with general landscape accessories.