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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.

 
 
 

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.  

 
 
 
 
 

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. 

 
 
 
 
 

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.