FAQ
Department 56 FAQ
What is Department 56?
Department 56 is a collectible and holiday décor brand best known for detailed lighted Christmas villages, figurines and seasonal decorations.
What is Department 56 known for?
Department 56 is known for collectible Christmas villages, Snowbabies figurines, Possible Dreams Santas and holiday décor.
What are Department 56 Villages?
Department 56 Villages are detailed collectible buildings, figures and accessories designed to create miniature holiday displays.
What is Original Snow Village?
Original Snow Village is one of Department 56’s signature village collections, inspired by traditional American towns and holiday memories.
What is Dickens’ Village?
Dickens’ Village is a Department 56 collection inspired by Victorian England and classic Christmas traditions.
What is the North Pole Series?
The North Pole Series brings the magic of Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves to a whimsical Christmas village setting.
Are Department 56 pieces collectible?
Yes. Department 56 products are designed for collectors, with new introductions and selected pieces retired over time.