2026 marks a milestone year for Department 56, celebrating the debut of six charming, hand-painted ceramic buildings that sparked a collecting phenomenon fifty years ago. What began as the Original Snow Village quickly captured the hearts of collectors nationwide, growing into a beloved tradition cherished across generations.
Over the decades, Department 56 has continued to inspire with imaginative new village collections and timeless designs, bringing joy, nostalgia, and holiday magic to devoted collectors year after year. Fifty years of remarkable craftsmanship and enduring tradition deserve a celebration, and Department 56 commemorates this golden anniversary with special lighted buildings and accessories created exclusively for this historic occasion.
Here are the photographs of some of these pieces:
And the excitement doesn’t stop there. Department 56 has been hard at work creating its annual lineup of brand-new buildings and accessories. With so many fantastic pieces to choose from, deciding what not to add to your shopping list may be the real challenge, eh?!
