Can you mix and match Christmas villages?

Mix and Match Collections for a Unique Holiday Village You can also mix and match pieces from various collections, such as combining Department 56 Dickens Village buildings with Lemax figures or integrating other brands' accessories.

Can you mix Christmas village sets?

You can also mix in additional Christmas village sets and pieces, like the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train collection, to form the most enchanting holiday scene for Harry Potter fans of all ages.

How to arrange Christmas village pieces?

Consider centering your display around one main building, like a Christmas nativity set, so the village looks complete but is made mostly from accessories. For small displays, it's best to think of one specific scene you can create. You can set individual scenes around the house for a bigger decorative impact.

Are all Christmas villages the same scale?

Village buildings aren't always made to the same scale but in general, the village buildings are closest to the O SCALE (1:48). In my calculations they ranged from 1:40 to 1:60.

Can you mix Department 56 and Lemax?

As an example, figures from Department 56 are compared with figures from Lemax in terms of scale and size below. The comparisons show that Department 56 is extremely compatible with Lemax.

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Can you mix department 56 villages?

Designed to be easy to install, Department 56 Village pieces are made to stand-alone, so you can mix and match pieces however you like to create a custom village theme.

What is the difference between Lemax and Dept. 56?

A: The size of the pieces are relatively similar. However, Dept. 56 pieces are made out of ceramic while Lemax uses more plastic.

When should you take down a Christmas village?

For many around the world, January 6th marks the Epiphany, celebrating the 12 days of Christmas and the time for all holiday decorations to come down. For others, the second week of January is a typical time for the holiday lights to be unplugged and stored away until next year.

Why do people put up Christmas villages?

Setting up a Christmas village enables you to design your own Christmas story, building and changing it from year to year. Christmas is a time of merriment and wonder, and Christmas villages are a way to capture those feelings in miniature.

Where should I start with a Christmas village?

Start with a centrepiece

But even on a sideboard or mantelpiece, a focal point gives you something to build out from. Choose an LED Christmas village scene complete with moving parts for an animated, illuminated way to get your Christmas model village off to an instant start.

How do you style a Christmas village?

Minimalist Christmas Village Display

Cluster them on a coffee table or make them the centerpiece of your dining table. Display them on a bed of green foliage to subtly allude to real Christmas trees and add some shine with a scattering of gold jingle bells.

What is the best way to display a Christmas village?

Ladder shelves make for an easy spot to set up your holiday town. This one is set in a deep hickory brown, allowing the glowy houses to stand out. A faux pine wreath stringed with fairy lights wraps around it to make each shelf feel connected and cohesive.

What is the best glue for Christmas village pieces?

What would be the best adhesive to use to make minor repairs to Village pieces and Snowbabies figurines? We recommend Super Glue gel formula as a repair agent. Please be sure to remove all other adhesives before repairing. (Old adhesives can be safely removed by using a hairdryer to soften the old glue).

How do you mix and match Christmas decorations?

Does Christmas decor have to match?

The decorations don't have to be the same but bring colors from one room to the next. Try to find some decorations that have several colors in them. Then use one of the main colors in one room, another in an adjoining room, and the third color in the third room.

Can you mix Christmas themes?

Styling different spaces. If you have an overwhelming amount of different Christmas decorations, try to space them out around the house. Keep the decorations cohesive within a room but feel free to try out different styles and themes in spaces that are separated by walls.

What is the most popular Christmas village brand?

Christmas village sets are produced by a variety of different companies around the world, but two of the most popular village collections are Department 56 and Lemax.

Are Christmas villages still popular?

While large Christmas villages don't typically dominate homes the way they did in the early 1900s, our nostalgia for them runs deep. Today, you can find all kinds of villages online and in stores.

What are the elements of a Christmas village?

These mini-villages are usually made up of small houses, buildings, figurines, trees, scenery and other elements that evoke the holiday season and create a warm and festive atmosphere. Miniature Christmas villages are often used as decorations for the Christmas season.

Is 12th night the 5th or 6th of January?

The Church of England counts from Christmas Day, so the Twelfth Night always falls on 5th January. But other denominations, including the Catholic Church, start counting the 12 Days of Christmas from Boxing Day, so the 6th January is the Twelfth Night and also Epiphany.

What's the last day of Christmas called?

The twelfth day of Christmas, 5th January, is the Eve of Epiphany – Epiphany being on 6th January. It marks the end of Christmas celebrations, and is typically when people traditionally take down their Christmas trees, wreaths and decorations.

Is it OK to leave Christmas lights on all night?

When to Turn Off the Lights. If Christmas lights are left on for too long, they can get hot and become a fire hazard. For this reason, turn your lights off when you go to sleep or leave your home, says Sharon Cooksey, fire safety educator at Kidde.

Is Dept. 56 worth anything?

Depending on the age and condition of retired Department 56 pieces, they can range in price from $40 for a single piece to more than $800 for the Empire State Building and $650 for the old Norman Church.

What is the oldest Christmas village company?

Ever since the company's founding in 1976, Department 56's tiny villages have invaded homes across the country during the holiday season.

What country is Lemax from?

The Lemax head office is located in Hong Kong and the Lemax factories are located in Quangdong Province in southeastern China. Lemax claim to have more than 5,000 employees delivering in excess of a million lighted houses and ten million figurines every year.