Department 56 Christmas Decorations

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Department 56 is a leading designer, importer and distributor of fine quality collectibles and giftware products. Department 56 has become known for its handcrafted, lighted Villages, Snowbabies™ Figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.

Some twenty-five years ago, Department 56 began as part of Bachman's, a premiere retail florist in Minneapolis. Bachman's used a numbering system to identify each of its departments. The number assigned to wholesale gift imports division was, quite obviously, 56. And thus a company was born.

From the holiday tree to the gifts tucked into the stockings, decorating and gift giving are at the heart of holiday celebrations. Department 56 offers imaginative decorating and gift ideas with its collectible, handcrafted, lighted ceramic and porcelain houses and related accessories in The Original Snow Village® Collection, The Heritage Village Collection, and the Seasons Bay® Series.

As well, it has a vast array of seasonal décor and gift products available. Other Department 56 collections include Snowbabies™ Figurines, Snowbunnies® Figurines, Storybook Village® Collection, Silhouette Treasures® Collection, Candle Crown™ Collections and Hot Properties. Each of the Village and Figurine lines continue to grow, as limited editions, licensed pieces, and sub-series pieces are added, along with new designs. North Pole Woods, Christmas in the City, Dickens' Village, and more lines are available and waiting for you.

Nostalgia and tradition, contemporary and creative styles. All of these words describe the inspired designs of Department 56 collectibles, giftware, tabletop and trim products.