Packaging and Shipping Information
We are and authorized 'Club 56' Department 56 retailer. All Dept 56 items are in the original, never opened box and come complete with paperwork. As the largest and oldest (since 1980!) Department 56 retailers in the world, we understand collectors are particular. We take great care in keeping all boxes in pristine condition. Because of our 12 years of online selling experience, you can feel confident knowing your order will arrive safe and is backed by our 100% satisfaction and price match guarantee.
Peek in the window. Without a doubt - this town square card and gift shop carries The Original Snow Village. This carefully replicated miniature Village is back-lit, casting a warm glow.
We all know that Santa uses many helpers during the busy season. Where do they get their special training? From the master, himself, at the North Pole.
Check the details:
A spring loaded sleigh ready for simulated flights.
A special chimney with 3 levels to challenge any trainee.
Reminders on how to laugh like “bowl for of jelly” and to check your list twice.
This historic congregational church was built in the early 1860s in Nashua, a small town in central Iowa. The parish was active, but tired of meeting in various locations. Desiring their own church, they worked hard with donated materials to complete the church during the hard times of the civil war. When it came to painting the church, the only affordable paint to protect the wood was brown. Certainly not their first choice, but they were grateful. In honor of their history, the church has remained the same color. A young music teacher, Williams Pitts discovered the area, was inspired to write the hymn that will forever be associated with the church. Today, this small country church is known more for it’s wedding services than anything else. Each year, close to 500 couples from around the world are married in this church. The first weekend of August is reserved for a reunion of couples married here, numbering over 75,000.
75 A compliment to Christmas at Grandma’s house, the garage is for Grandpa. Check the details - a full interior with snowplow, tool box and decaled workbench on the back wall. Hanging ladder on the back, garbage cans on the side and of course, a MN license Dept 56 vanity plate proudly hung on the side.
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By: Deborah P. (Fairhaven, MA) on September, 2011 
