Blog

Shop HERERETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENTThe end of each year also brings an end to some of our most beloved products through process of retirement. Once the decision has been made to retire a product, the molds are broken. This limits the number of products in the marketplace and frees our artists to innovate new designs. Below is the Department 56 Retirement list for 2023.Shop Our Department 56 Retirements HERE …

Department 56 has so many wonderful additions for 2015! Let’s take a peek at their offerings for Christmas Villages and accessories. It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas, especially here at The Jolly Christmas Shop!To see all of the new for 2015 Department 56 items click HERENew for 2015New to Dickens VillageFour Calling Birds Shoppe: A lovely and festive piece complete with a bird cage cupola. This shop is a wonderful rendition of a true Victorian bird seller’s shop …

Begun in 1976 as a collection of six-hand painted ceramic buildings, Department 56 Villages have grown to be a much loved tradition in homes throughout North America and beyond. The line grew from the original six buildings to a collection that includes several different series of lighted buildings, accessories and display pieces.Ever wonder what the differences between Department 56's village pieces are? Today we are going to give a little history and explain the highlights of four of Depar …