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Timeless Christmas pieces
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Shelbie Huggins
I'm a sucker for a good light-up decoration at Christmas time.  I have slowly been collecting pieces from Department 56 and even collecting Walmart's holiday collection of houses and buildings.  But this past year, I lucked out and became the new owner of a bigger collection of Department 56 Dicken's village pieces and was super excited.  I didn't know they had all kinds of other-named collections.
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The history of Department 56
 
Department 56 Snow Village
 
Harry Potter collection
 
Christmas Vacation Collection

The history of Department 56

Did you know that Department 56 is a company known for its collectible villages and figurines?  The history of Department 56 dates back to 1976 when it was founded by Edward R. Bazinet, Barbara J. Lund, and Susan Engelstad. The company initially focused on producing ceramic houses and buildings inspired by the architecture of New England.  But now it has several collections that we have all come to know and love.

 
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Snow Village pieces have always fascinated me. I had the pleasure of recently acquiring pieces of my own. Here is the history behind these loved pieces.
The Original Snow Village from Department 56 | Mulhall's
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How it all began.  Did you know the backstory on Department 56?
6 of the Most Expensive Department 56 Collectibles
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Wow!  This is the whole timeline of Department 56 from the beginning to 2020.
The Department 56 Story
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Department 56 Snow Village

Over the years, Department 56 expanded collections that we come to love: The Dickens Village, The North Pole Village, The Christmas in the City, The Alpine Village, and The New England Village.  

 
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Having the platform to display your collection gives it that finishing touch.
Christmas village display platform Large size 6 feet long for dept 56 collections, dickens , Lemax , Bradford Exchange, SNS and others
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I love all the detail that these buildings contain.
Dept 56 Snow Village Christmas at Grandma's House
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Wow how fun to have the Crayola building.  I love all the details that go into these pieces.
Dept 56 Snow Village Crayola Crayon Store Lit
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I would have to build a whole room in my house if I had enough money to collect all these.  It's the little things that I think add to the collection.
Dept 56 Snowman Watertower Figurine, 12 Inch
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Don't forget to add the trees and other accessories to make your town look its best.
Dept 56 Villages Bag-O-Frosted Topiaries Tree
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Harry Potter collection

They have added new collections that are themes we all know and love. Like this one!  I was surprised to see there is a Harry Potter collection.  Don't tell my daughter or we'll both be broke. 

 
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How cool is this?  I didn't know this collection existed.
Harry Potter Village Collection
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Harry Potter Astronomy building.  Definitely a must have.
Dept 56 Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower
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For all the Harry Potter fans, here is your collection for Christmas.
Harry Potter Village Collection
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Don't forget to add all your figurines.
Dept56 Potter Village Harry & Headmaster Set
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A real-life display of Harry Potter Snow Village.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Department 56 Village Display
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Christmas Vacation Collection

Are you a fan of Christmas Vacation like we are, plus love decorating for Christmas?  Well here we go - the best of both worlds. 

 
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Of course, this iconic piece is a must-have.
Dept 56 Snow Village Christmas Vacation RV Figurine
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The center of all the mayhem for Christmas.
Dept 56 Snow Village Griswold Holiday House, 7.48"
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And don't for the garage to go with the house.
Dept 56 Griswold Holiday Garage Lit Building
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Check out all the pieces here.
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Ideas of where you can the Christmas vacation pieces
This 'Christmas Vacation' Ceramic Village Is a "Beaut"
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