Crossing Things Off the List: Your Guide to a Festive, Stress-Free Christmas
The holiday season is here, and if you’re like us, it’s time to start crossing things off that Christmas checklist! From decorating the house to baking cookies and finding the perfect gifts for everyone, there’s much to do. The key is making the process enjoyable, not stressful, and taking time to savor the little moments.
Department 56 Villages are more than just décor—they’re a way to tell a story. From old-fashioned cottages to snow-covered trees, our lit houses transport you to a world of holiday magic. The glowing lights and detailed buildings evoke a sense of nostalgia, reminding us of simpler times and memories of past holidays.
They also make for a wonderful family tradition. Setting up a Christmas Village can be a fun activity to do with kids or loved ones, allowing everyone to add their personal touch and share in the excitement of the season. And don’t be afraid to get creative!
While time may be running short, we have several landscape items designed by our Village artists that will make decorating
a little easier! Whether you’re starting with a small collection or adding new pieces every year, these landscape accessories are sure to make things go a little quicker, so you can enjoy all the twinkling lights and your labor of love all that much faster.
- Streets, Sidewalks and edging: #809357 Brick Street; #809356 Cobblestone Street; #6015583 Landscape Supply Mulch – Brown; #6015584 Landscape Supply Mulch - Black
- Streetlights: #809331 Uptown Street Lamps; 56.59960 Village Double Street Lights; #810828 Small Town Street Lamps
- Fences, walls, and steps: #6007664 Cardinal Christmas Fence; 56.52657 Snow Fence; #809011 City Fence; 56.52629 Village Stone Walls; #809359 Limestone Steps
- Trees, shrubs and hedges: 56.52590 Village Landscape Set; 56.52996 Bag-o-Frosted Topiaries; Small; 56.52662 Village Flexible Sisal Hedges
- Animation:52512 Hockey Practice; #6013023 Christmas Morning Express; #6013022 A Perfect 10; and #801130 Animated Skating Pond
- SNOW:52841 Village Ice Crystal Blanket of Snow; 56.49981 Real Plastic Snow; #56.49956 Village Blanket of Fallen Snow; and #6014513 Village Fresh Fallen Snow
These items are available through your local Village retail store or conveniently online through our Department 56 website. Also, don’t forget we offer a wide variety of replacement parts – little attachments, signs, specialized bulbs, cords and adapters! The Replacement Parts site makes it very easy to find all the parts that are currently available.
- Decorate the tree
- Set up the Christmas Village
- Make travel arrangements
- Plan meals
- Prepare holiday treats
- Wrap gifts…oh wait, you still need some gifts?
Give them the gift of choice with a personalized Department56.com Gift Card! Gift cards are delivered by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees & never expire.
At the end of the day, Christmas is about celebrating with the people you love, and the magic is in the little moments. So, while it’s fun to cross things off your to-do list, remember that it’s okay if everything isn’t perfect. The best part of the season is spending time with family, laughing, and making memories that will last long after the decorations come down.
Happy decorating and may your village shine bright this holiday season!
IMPORTANT DATE - If you want a product in your display by Christmas, the last day to order for ground service is December 12, 2024.