What is today? Department 56 is a leading name in holiday collectibles, best known for its intricately detailed, lighted Christmas villages. Founded in 1976, the company introduced its first collection, The Original Snow Village, and quickly became a favorite among collectors. Over the years, Department 56 has expanded to include iconic series like Dickens Village, Christmas in the City, and North Pole, as well as licensed designs featuring Disney, Peanuts, and Harry Potter. Each piece is hand-painted and crafted to bring festive charm and timeless tradition to homes around the world.
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Department 56
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Here’s a structured overview of Department 56 collections, grouped by core, subseries, and licensed themes:
Core Village Collections (Ever-Growing Series)
Original Snow Village (1976–present)
The flagship ceramic collection that started it all with six buildings; now features over 500 buildings and accessories, celebrating Americana and nostalgia.
Heritage Village Collection (introduced 1984)
Smaller porcelain pieces forming an umbrella for several subseries.
Dickens’ Village (1984–present)
Victorian England–themed buildings and accessories, inspired by Charles Dickens’ works.
Alpine Village (1986–2021)
Modeled after European mountain towns, includes churches, breweries, chalets, and accessories.
New England Village (1986–2020)
Celebrates colonial American architecture and coastal landscapes.
Christmas in the City (1987–present)
Bustling urban-themed village pieces like city halls, shops, and street scenes.
Little Town of Bethlehem (1987–2006)
Nativity-centric biblically themed village depicting Bethlehem scenes.
North Pole Series (1990–present)
Whimsical Santa’s workshop, elves, and festive North Pole settings with multiple subthemes (Gingerbread Lane, Elf Land, etc.).
Themed & Seasonal Series
Snow Village Halloween (1998–present)
Halloween-inspired ceramic pieces in the Snow Village style.
Licensed & “Hot Properties” Collections
Licensed Brands Collection
Featuring beloved franchises in porcelain: Disney, Harry Potter, Grinch, Peanuts, Nightmare Before Christmas, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon’s Vacation, M&M’s, PEZ, Beetlejuice, Dairy Queen, Rudolph, Schitt’s Creek, Hello Kitty, Ghostbusters, Game of Thrones, Minecraft, DC Comics, and more.
Other Collectible & Limited Series
A wide variety of smaller, often limited runs—vintage, regional, seasonal, and exclusive series:
Storybook, Historical Landmark, American Pride, Seasons Bay, Winters Frost, Silver Series, Art & Architecture, plus large collections like Snowbabies (bisque figurines) and Snowbunnies.
This suite of collections reflects Department 56’s evolution:
Core collections continue to grow with annual additions.
Heritage subseries offer thematic variations under a cohesive line.
Licensed editions & limited runs provide nostalgia, pop culture, and exclusivity.
Figurine lines expand beyond buildings for broader collectible appeal.
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