The Heritage Village Collection from Department 56 represents the Holiday traditions of our favorite memories. Each village collection in the Heritage Series represents a different time and a unique place in our memories. Whether based on an actual rime or an imagined ideal, the Heritage Collection holds a key the releases our hidden memories.
The Heritage Collection is comprised of the Dickens' Village, the New England Village, the Alpine Village, Christmas in the City, the North Pole Village, the Little Town of Bethlehem, the Disney Park, Literary Classics, and the Historical Landmark Series.
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The Dickens Village, first introduced in 1984, is reminiscent of the bustling and joyous atmosphere of the holiday season in Charles Dickens' Victorian England.
The New England Village series, introduced in 1986, captures the simplicity and spirit of the American way of life in the mid-1800's.
The Alpine Village series, also introduced in 1986, recreates the charm of a quaint European town nestled in the Alps, glistening with freshly fallen snow.
Christmas in the City, introduced in 1987, captures the holiday hustle and bustle of the big city at Christmas time.
The Little Town of Bethlehem, also introduced in 1987, is a unique series that represents the miracle and inspiration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The North Pole series, introduced in 1990, represents the magic and miracle of Santa Claus and his elves as they prepare for his extraordinary journey on Christmas Eve.
The Disney Park Village (1994), the Historical landmark Series (19970 and the Literary Classics series (1998) each capture the unique charm and characteristic details of the holidays as if you were there.
The Department 56 Heritage Village collection is a treasure of holiday memories spanning time, place and imagination.