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Note: This page is an add-on to our online buyer's guides listing products that were selected to make Christmas more fun for the model railroader or holiday display village collector in your life. At first I was focusing on the trains, especially the Hawthorne Village™ collectible trains, and only featuring a handful of the villages and structures that went with them. However, as time goes on, I've become aware of more and more display villages and accessories that deserve notice - especially villages with holiday themes. Hence this "More Holiday Villages" page. Most of the villages and accessories are made by Hawthorne Village™. All of them are of exceptional quality. (That said, the Thomas Kinkade Christmas villages are still on the Thomas Kinkade train page.)

This page lists villages that may not fit in with a particular train set, but which may fit very well into your holiday collection.

To see more pictures or to learn more about any of the villages shown here, simply click the "Buy" button. You're not actually obligated to purchase anything until you make your decision on the next page.

Note about Suppliers: While we try to help you get the products you want by recommending suppliers with a good record of customer service, all transactions between you and the supplier you chose to provide your trains or other purchases are governed by the published policies on the supplier's web site. So please print off any order confirmation screens and save copies of invoices, etc., so you can contact the appropriate supplier should any problems occur. (They almost never do, but you want to be on the safe side.)

Note about Availability: One village that we first featured on this page in early 2007 has just been "retired" and the collection is no longer available. This is just a reminder that "limited edition" means that none of the villages on this page will be available indefinitely. None of my readers has ever been disappointed with the quality of these products, but several have registered disappointment that they waited a month too long to get started on a collection. As we used to say when I was working my way through college at Radio Shack in the 1970s, "We can't make them here." Please take the "limited edition" nature of these collections into account when you are making your decisions.

Update for December, 2009! Between November 1, 2009, and December 6, not one but five villages that were featured on this page have gone out of stock!.

It's A Wonderful Life Village Collection New for Christmas, 2006!
"It's A Wonderful Life" Collectible Village! Relive Bedford Falls Christmas Magic in a Movie Collectible Exclusive First! - Bring home the heartwarming magic of everyone's favorite Christmas film with this "It's A Wonderful Life" collectible village, an exclusive Hawthorne Village first! Each building in this collectible Bedford Falls town replica is intricately sculpted and painted by hand, capturing all the authentic details you remember, from the Bailey family's holiday decorations on the Old Granville House to the lettering on the Building & Loan windows!And your joyous "It's A Wonderful Life" village display will come to life with a fabulous selection of character figurines and accessories, a $65 value, yours FREE! Don't delay, invite the unforgettable spirit of these "It's a Wonderful Life" collectibles into your life! This is a limited-time offer, so order now!

Andy Griffith Show Mayberry Christmas Village New for Christmas, 2006!

Exclusive Andy Griffith Show Mayberry Christmas Village! Unique Christmas Decoration Idea with FREE Figurines, FREE Light Set - The cast of characters from the beloved TV series "The Andy Griffith Show" and scenes from their delightful small town live on in our memories! Wouldn't it be a joy to make it a down home Christmas each holiday season with Andy, Barney, Opie, Aunt Bee, Gomer and the rest of your friends from Mayberry? Now, you can light your holidays with love and laughter in an Andy Griffith Show Mayberry Christmas village collection that includes four FREE heirloom figurines and a FREE six-piece light set, a $60 value!Pay tribute to the show that brought you and America so much happiness with this captivating Mayberry Christmas village, available only from Hawthorne Village. This unique Christmas decoration idea showcases handcrafted, illuminated buildings and the town Christmas tree inspired by "The Andy Griffith Show." Strong demand is expected, and you won't want to miss out. Order now!

Thomas Kinkade & John Deere Creek Collectible Village Subscription Plan

Thomas Kinkade John Deere Creek Collectible Village, It Lights Up! Limited Editions- FREE Accessories, a $75 Value! - No artist captures the vision of small town America better than artist Thomas Kinkade. And nothing symbolizes its enduring spirit more than the rugged tractors of John Deere. Together they're inspiration for this charming, timeless village from America's heartland - an exclusive FIRST EVER from Hawthorne Village collectible sculptures! Each illuminated limited edition village sculpture is hand-cast and hand-painted to bring nostalgic charm to all your Christmases to come. FREE accessories and figurines - a $60 value! Order now!

Just-For-Fun
The holiday villages below are more whimsical than those above, but just as much fun.

Rudolph's(r) Christmas Town Collectible Village Subscription Plan

Exclusive Collectible First! Rudolph's(R) Christmas Town - For over three decades the television classic Rudolph(R) the Red-Nosed Reindeer has captured our hearts. Now you can relive these cherished memories with "Rudolph's(R) Christmas Town", an exclusive Hawthorne Village collectible first! All the buildings light up and your holidays will shine with your beloved friends, Rudolph(R) and Clarice, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the lovable Hermey, Bumble and more! This is a landmark collection and a great value because you get FREE figurines and accessories, a $60 Value . This is a convenient Subscription Plan, so you're sure of getting every piece with no risk of a future price increase.
Note for December 2009: These were far more popular than Hawthorne Village had anticipated, so I have a feeling stocks are getting a little "thin." If you are a Rudolph lover, consider subscribing to the collection today by clicking on the "Buy" button, or jump down and click on the link for the "Super Starter Set," which allows you to order the first four pieces at once.

Note: In 2006, Hawthorne Village added a Rudolph's Christmas Town Express Train subscription series that you won't want to miss. Both the village and the train have been in high demand - if you want the best Rudolph(r) collections you can buy, get started now.
Update for December, 2009! For a limited time only, you can get the first Four issues of the Rudolph's(r) Christmas Town Collectible Village Subscription Plan - enough to set up a nice town - all at once in a Super Starter Set offering. Click here for more information.

New for 2009! M&M'S(R) Characters Christmas Decor in a First-Ever Festive Village Collection with Illuminated, Candy-Coated Buildings!
What could be sweeter than adding a little M&M'S(R) spirit to your holidays? Now you can celebrate your sweet tooth with this festive M&M'S characters Christmas decor village collection, an exclusive first-ever from Hawthorne Village. This delicious collection begins with Issue One, Candy Claus' House with two FREE M&M'S character figurines. Soon, your collection will continue with Issue Two, Chocolate Dipping Depot and additional village buildings, some with select free figurines, each a separate issue to follow.‡Each M&M'S characters collectible in this collection is handcrafted of artist's resin and exquisitely hand-painted with candy-coated buildings, sprinkled with sugary snow. For added delight, each colorful building illuminates from within and is surrounded by cheerful M&M'S characters dressed in holiday attire. Plus, this festive Christmas village comes with four M&M'S character figurines included FREE - a $50 value! Strong demand is expected for this unique holiday decor. Order now!
To order this village or to learn more about it, please click on the photograph - the buy button was broken when I added this village.

Other Holiday Village Accessories
This section contains some other pieces which you can use to "fill out" the corners of your Holiday village.

Nature's Frosted Splendor Realistic Snow Landscape Village Accessory

Bring Nature's Frosted Glory to Your Village Christmas - Nothing makes the holidays more beautiful than a dusting of snow, on the rooftops, the ground, and, of course, the trees. Recreate the magic of holiday snow in your village display with this picturesque landscaping package from Hawthorne Village Collectibles. These realistic accents are sure to enhance many Christmas displays, so be sure to order right away. Each set contains hand-crafted deciduous, fir and pine trees that are hand-finished to ensure contrast, texture and crisp natural detail. A generous amount of Frosty Snow Ground Cover is also included, making these delightful landscaping accessories from Hawthorne Village Collectibles a wonderful addition to any village displayMeasures 4" to 6-3/4" high

Department 56 Twinkling Lit Trees Village Accessory

Illuminate the streets of your town for the holidays with this set of six light-up evergreen Christmas trees, softly frosted with the first magical snowfall of the season and bright with Christmas cheer. Three light green, three dark green trees, with plug-in electrical adapters. 8-1/2", 7-1/2" and 5-1/2".

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