Department 56 - Original Snow Village Collection
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One Christmas evening, a group of friends set off to
enjoy a dinner of celebration at a small country inn
located in a quiet river town. As they rounded a bend in
the road, they saw the small, old-fashioned village,
decorated for the holidays, lights glowing amid fresh
fallen snow. The idea to recreate a Christmas village
for everyone began that night. It became a reality in
1976, when Department 56 introduced a series of six
hand-painted ceramic buildings.
The Original Snow Village® Collection
captures the nostalgic spirit of America's towns and
cities. Extensive research contributes to the charm and
detail of the product. Every piece is individually hand
painted and every window hand cut. The collection has
grown to include year of production pieces, holiday
program gift sets, licensed pieces, buildings that
recognize our American architecture, and a wide range of
accessories. The finely detailed ceramic buildings
include schools, churches, shops and homes representing
Main Street and its surrounding neighborhoods.
- Represents a nostalgic look at America’s towns and
cities
- Each piece is hand painted, and every window is
cut out by hand
- Lighted pieces and accessories are made of hand
crafted ceramic and have a shiny glazed finish
- Accessories vary from children sledding to vintage
cars
- The Village has grown to include year of
production pieces, holiday program gift sets and
several licensed pieces, including Harley-Davidson®,
Ford, Hershey’s® and Lionel®.
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