What is Department 56?
Department 56 began in 1976 with six hand-painted, lighted ceramic buildings that became the foundation of The Original Snow Village. From this first collection, the American brand grew into a well-known name among collectors and enthusiasts of miniature Christmas villages.
The Village collections are known for their lighted buildings, which can be combined with village figurines and accessories to create an entire miniature world. New pieces can be added over time, while selected designs are eventually retired from production, making collecting and expanding a Department 56 village part of its appeal.
Department 56 Christmas Village Houses
Department 56 Christmas Village houses range from homes and shops to train stations and other miniature buildings. Many designs feature lighting and can be combined with figurines and accessories to create streets and complete Christmas scenes.
Department 56 has developed a variety of Village series over the years, each with its own theme and style. At Viv! Christmas, our selection focuses on Disney Village and The Grinch Village, where familiar characters and fantasy worlds are transformed into detailed Christmas village houses and decorations.
Disney Village by Department 56
Disney Village by Department 56 combines the tradition of a Christmas village with the world of Disney. The collection features lighted Disney village houses, figurines and accessories with characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Designs include Mickey’s Gingerbread House, Mickey Train Station, Minnie’s House and colourful shops filled with festive Disney details.
The different buildings and figurines form Mickey’s Merry Christmas Village and can be collected individually or combined to create a larger Disney Christmas Village. They also work beautifully alongside other Disney Christmas decorations, including Disney Traditions by Jim Shore.
Disney Halloween & Mickey’s Pumpkintown
Disney Village isn’t limited to Christmas. In Mickey’s Pumpkintown, Christmas colours make way for pumpkins, Halloween costumes and playful spooky details.
Our collection includes Halloween houses, Mickey and Pluto in their Pumpkin Car and larger pieces such as the illuminated Pumpkintown Ferris Wheel. Combine the buildings, figurines and accessories to create your own Disney Halloween decorations or a complete miniature Halloween village.
The Grinch Village by Department 56
In The Grinch Village by Department 56, the colourful world of Whoville is recreated as a miniature Christmas village. The collection includes lighted village houses such as Cindy-Lou Who’s House, Whoville Sweet Shop and Whoville Pancake House, alongside figurines and decorations inspired by the world of The Grinch.
Combine your Department 56 Grinch Village with Jim Shore Grinch figurines, Grinch Christmas ornaments and other decorations from our Merry Grinchmas collection to bring Whoville into the rest of your Christmas décor.
Possible Dreams by Department 56
Possible Dreams by Department 56 is known for handcrafted and hand-painted figurines featuring the signature Clothtique™ technique, with detailed fabric clothing and hand-painted decorations.
Our collection includes Possible Dreams Santa designs and Christmas scenes with Mrs. Claus, sleighs, presents and nutcrackers, alongside licensed designs featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, The Grinch, Snoopy and Charlie Brown.
Shop Department 56 in Europe & the UK
At Viv! Christmas, you’ll find a carefully selected Department 56 collection featuring Disney Village, The Grinch Village, Disney Halloween and Possible Dreams.
Shop Department 56 online across Europe and the UK, with orders shipped from the Netherlands, or visit our store in Dreumel to see items that are currently in stock. Products available exclusively for pre-order are not physically available to view in store; this is stated at the top of the relevant product page. Many designs are ordered in limited quantities, so availability may change throughout the season.
