Discover everything you need to know about Christmas villages—all in one festive place! From creative inspiration and essential tips to help you set up your best display yet, to unique insights on Department 56, Lemax, and other village series, the Christmas Village Hub is your go-to guide for decorating, collecting, and valuing your favorite pieces. Explore one of our three sections—Display Ideas, Value Guide, and Village 101—or check out our latest posts. As a long-time collector and experienced reseller, I created this space for fellow villagers to find all the information they need (and didn’t know they needed!) to bring their displays to life.
= Latest Posts =
In this guide, we’re highlighting 10 of the most valuable Original Snow Village buildings ever released. Each listing includes the name, production years, and an estimated market value based on…
Continue Reading The Top 10 Most Valuable Department 56 Original Snow Village Pieces
Department 56 has created dozens of charming village series over the years, but the core village series stand apart as the heart of the brand: The Original Snow Village and…
Continue Reading What Are The Main Differences Between Department 56 Villages?
Department 56 is most known for its beautifully crafted Christmas village buildings and accessories, but it seems like they have a bazillion village series. So many, so that you may…
Continue Reading The Complete List of Department 56 Villages
In this guide, I’m highlighting the 11 most valuable Department 56 village buildings based on estimated market value. These values are determined using a combination of appraisals, recent resale prices,…
Continue Reading Ultimate Guide to the Most Valuable Department 56 Village Pieces
EVERYONE STAY CALM! Department 56 just launched their first Core Christmas Village since 1990!! It’s a dazzling desert-inspired village called Christmas Canyon. This unique addition to their core series brings…
Continue Reading Christmas Canyon: Department 56’s First New Core Village Series in Years
From the moment you set up your first Christmas Village, you understand the importance of scale. The magic of a Christmas village is born from staring into its twinkly lights…
Continue Reading The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Village Scale: Department 56, Lemax, and More