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(More customer reviews)not a creature was stirring, not even the House. So I bought the house.
It's a colonial from Department 56 (a strange name for a company) that specializes in Christmas and Halloween table decorations (where I draw the line). The ceramic "home" contains a hole at the bottom to accommodate an inch long thin bulb that will give the appearance of the house being occupied, or at least lighted. It is held in place by metal clips that have a strong resistance or tension that guarantees it will stay in place. Between the bulb and the plug is a white cord approximately 4 1/2 feet long with a "wheel-like" on/off switch. The long cord allows flexibility and creativity in where it can be placed.
The Department 56 decorations are becoming quite popular and adorn many homes I visit during the holidays. These village buildings come in a variety of themes from "Ralphie's Village" of "A Christmas Story" fame to a New York City theme, and even a winery. There are also different churches from Catholic to Protestant in case the buyer has a religious preference. Each piece is decorated with festive Christmas wreaths, boughs, and a smattering of "snow" strategically placed on every roof. The colonial house is general enough to be a part of any theme village.
My original thought was to begin a purchase of Dept 56 buildings to replace the older plastic ones that currently make up Pauzerville under my Christmas tree, but if the colonial is an indication, they are a little too large. It's 9 1/2" in width, 8" high, and about 5" in length. Nevertheless, these are pieces that a sentimental person may keep for a lifetime and ensure that it gets passed down to members of the family. Each piece comes in two pieces of styrofoam that fit the piece precisely. The styrofoam is held in place by a sleeve that covers the product.
This is not recommended for you if your idea of Christmas decorations is a silver tree with color pinwheel that makes it shine in different colors. It's probably more for the person who enjoys the smell of a real tree or at least one that is very full, for one who considers decorating the home at Christmas time a labor of love.
Enjoy one in your home. It can go under your tree, on your living room table, on the bookshelf, the hutch or the desk.
Because before you know it, it will be the night before Christmas.
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