Department 56 celebrates 50 years of Christmas village magic with limited edition pieces that rediscover the magic of life’s small, sparkling moments. What began in 1976 with six lighted houses has grown into multiple villages cherished by collectors.
What Department 56 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pieces Are Available?
For their 50th anniversary, Department 56 features a festive clock tower and classic churches and accessories celebrating charitable giving. What’s more, a festive snowman and two Santa accessories join the limited edition offerings. Finally, a few pieces for Snow Village Halloween complete the limited edition offerings as Department 56 celebrates 50 years.
Are Christmas in the City 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pieces Available?
Yes, the Christmas in the City 50th Anniversary Limited Edition pieces capture a bustling city slowing to embrace the warmth of the holiday season.
Church of Purposed Faith
A Lamb in the City (Nativity) accessory
Bringing Home Christmas (car) accessory
Dickens’ Village Celebrates 50 Years of Christmas Village Magic
“Despite evoking God through stone and glass, Victorians understood that the true strength of a church was not its steeple, but in the fraternal bond of its members who were required to demonstrate values of respectability, thrift, and charity. Our Church of Fraternal Charity captures these symbolisms in a timeless design intended to honor the 50th Anniversary of Department 56. The coordinating accessory, the Christingle Procession, finds the children’s faces brighter than the candles they hold!” ~ 2026 Department 56 Catalog
Church of Fraternal Charity
Father Christmas accessory & Christingle Procession (family) accessory
Are Snow Village Halloween 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pieces Available?
Yes, village artist Robb Miller designed the Snow Village Halloween pieces created for Department 56’s 50th Anniversary. You can read more about Miller below.
Temple of the Enlightened Hag & Feline Noir accessory
Crypt of the Old Hag
The Clumsy Cortege accessory
Snow Village Celebrates 50 Years of Christmas Village Magic
SOON TO BE AVAILABLE ONLINE! CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN-STORE OR BY CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800.361.6736 OR CUSTOMERSERVICE@BRONNERS.COM.
It’s That Time Clock Tower – #1258286, $61.00
Lucky the Snowman, 2026 – #1258282, $33.00
Santa Comes to Town, 2026 – #1222749, $73.00
Did you know “That the Original Snow Village accessory, ‘Santa Comes to Town,’ was first introduced in 1995? The accessory series features Santa posed in different settings each year and is limited to year of production. The series is a result of a question from a concerned grandmother who was having trouble explaining to her grandson why there were so many different Santas in the Village. With a series like this, each year Santa can be seen doing something different and often reflects current American culture.” ~ 2026 Department 56 catalog
Chapel of Abundant Grace/Warmed in His Grace accessory – chapel: #1258283, $172.00 – accessory: #1258284, $41.00
Village Express Van accessory – #1258285, $46.00
Department 56 50th Anniversary Blanket and Mug
Wrap yourself in the cozy comfort of this 50th Anniversary blanket by Department 56®. Depicting early Original Snow Village pieces, the colorful, lightweight, and generously sized cotton blanket honors the nostalgia wonder, and timeless traditions that began it all.
Drink and be merry with this striking 50th Anniversary coffee mug! Pairing timeless design with meaningful sentiment, the black ceramic mug honors five decades of dedication by the talented team of Department 56®.
Will a Department 56 Village Artist Visit Bronner’s This 50th Anniversary Year?
Yes, Robb Miller, Department 56 village artist, will greet guests and sign Department 56 purchases at Bronner’s Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“Robb Miller joined Department 56 in 2025 as a veteran artist in product design. His first introductions, The Temple of the Enlightened Hag and The Clumsy Cortège, typify his artistic talent, sense of humor, and storytelling ability … His artistic versatility has enabled him to create memorable pieces for all our core lines thus far … a rare feat for even our most seasoned artists.” (https://www.department56.com/pages/robb-miller)
When Is the Department 56 Retirement Weekend?
Department 56 Retirement Weekend in 2026 is November 6, 7 and 8. Friday morning, November 6, Bronner’s will have the list of retired pieces from the Department 56 Villages. You will want to arrive early before retired pieces begin to sell out!
Meanwhile, you’re sure to fall for our ideas for Decorating for Fall With Department 56 at bronnersblog.com. Small displays can deliver a big impact!
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