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All About Christopher Radko Christmas Ornaments...

How was the Christopher Radko ornament company started?On a quest to replace precious family glass ornaments that were all shattered when the family tree fell, Christopher Radko searched for replacements that would meet his requirements and finding none, went into business for himself designing and crafting European mouth-blown glass ornaments in 1985. What makes Radko ornaments special?Radko ornaments are crafted in Poland, Italy and Germany by teams of craftsmen and artists using Ren …
21st Jul 2015 The Jolly Christmas Shop

Ever wonder what the differences between Department 56's villages were?

Begun in 1976 as a collection of six-hand painted ceramic buildings, Department 56 Villages have grown to be a much loved tradition in homes throughout North America and beyond. The line grew from the original six buildings to a collection that includes several different series of lighted buildings, accessories and display pieces.Ever wonder what the differences between Department 56's village pieces are? Today we are going to give a little history and explain the highlights of four of Depar …
10th Jul 2015 The Jolly Christmas Shop

Department 56 Retired List for 2014

Alpine Village Series4025237 "Rhineland Wine Tavern" $90.00 4025239 "Treats for the Nanny Goat" $17.50 4030338 "The Goat Herder's House" $85.00 4030339 "Peaceful Reflection" $12.50 4030340 "Kids With Kids" $27.50 807296 "Christmas Market, The Gingerbread Booth" $45.00 Christmas in the City Series4025245 "Atwater's Coffee House" $70.00 4025248 "A Family Holiday Tradition" $25.00 4030343 "Oxford Shoes" $95.00 4030345 "Fulton Fish House" $95.00 4030 …
5th Nov 2014 The Jolly Christmas Shop

Our Brand New Blog

Welcome to our brand new blog. We are moving our blog from Wordpress over to out website.
28th Jul 2014 Meghan