The Original Snow Village

Set on a 130 ft. cliff above Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbours, Minnesota, is one of the most photographed and visited spots in ...

This four-plex apartment building is all decked out with holiday decorations that reflect the style of each resident! Each is unique and different!...

FIRST EDITION; hand-numbered edition of 560 pcs. Rick Jackson, creative head at D56, referred to himself as a "generalist" due to the myriad hats h...

Rick Jackson, creative head at D56, referred to himself as a "generalist" due to the myriad hats his role necessitated. In honor of his retirement,...

Created in the early 1960s, the beehive hairstyle is still a popular "do" at Bea's Beehive Salon." Peek in the front window to see ladies relaxing ...

A beautiful LED lit star shines over the house and guides visitors to the large nativity in the front yard of the "O Holy Night" house, the latest ...

We have it on good authority that Doug makes the best donuts in town, and a great cup of coffee to go with that donut! ANIMATED - Donut at the top ...

The 2021 tribute for "Christmas Lane" is the Peanuts gang! This over-decorated house features cutouts of Charlie, Lucy, Linus and the whole Peanuts...

What is more Christmas-y than the home of Clark Griswold? Designed as part of the Christmas Lane series, this house is the definition of lit up! Th...

There's no greater sight on Christmas Eve than pillowy white snow falling softly. The brisk night air and wintery silence as you gaze upward into a...

A couple of new businesses have come to The Original Snow Village. The Pet Shop is conveniently located right next door to Rachel's Veterinary Clin...

Every neighborhood has a house that goes out of its way to be noticed for the holidays. This once-modest home uses a pair of towering Brite Lites t...

Todd and Margo Chester get an unexpected surprise when the Griswold's Christmas tree makes an unannounced visit through the window. Introduced Jan...

Without his Christmas bonus, Griswold's biggest fantasy, the backyard pool, will be down the drain. Until the check arrives, we bring the dream to...

Clark does believe that he is in complete control of the situation when the "Family Truckster" slides under the bed of the 18 - wheeler. Introduce...

The focal point of this church is the beautiful turquoise rose window celebrating the 45th anniversary of Department 56's first village. It all sta...

In the movie, Christmas Vacation, Clark's dreams take a turn when he learns that his Christmas bonus is a subscription to the "Jelly of the Month" ...

Another trailer has pulled into "Christmas Court", the most sought after trailer court in town! Lot 60 is occupied by a snappy red trailer belongin...

The Warm & Cozy is a tangle of knitting enthusiasts, crochet craftsman, and macrame artists as the Christmas holiday nears. Introduced October...

Aunt Bethany has become a fan-favorite character from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's no surprise that her house matches Aunt Bethany'...

Our old fashioned Dairy Queen is a welcome treat to the folks in Snow Village. Designed with lots of vintage flare, decals represent the menu board...

Everyone enjoys a visit with grandma, and her house always has the best treats! Peek in the window to see the dinner table set for the occasion. Ma...