A friend recently said something to me that’s now living rent free in my brain, and it concerns, of all things, Snow Villages. Yes, those ceramic Department 56 Snow Villages. I’ve been gifted a Snow ...

They say there comes a time when all good things must come to an end. And yes, that can include holiday traditions, which can be especially emotional because nostalgia runs rampant this time of year.

If you’ve ever cracked open a dusty storage bin and found a tiny ceramic town staring back at you, congratulations: You might be sitting on a mini goldmine! Department 56, the beloved brand behind ...