Getting the house all geared up for the holidays is arguably half the fun of the entire Winter season. And while I personally can't get enough hot cocoa, gift wrapping, and tree decorating, you know what makes me feel particularly all warm and cozy inside? When my mom sets up her Christmas village, ice skating rink and all. Although I'm not exactly a little girl anymore, I remember many afternoons spent moving the people around the post office, town church, and bed and breakfast buildings (much to my mom's chagrin!).
But wizards today can experience that unmistakable nostalgia factor in an even more powerful way, thanks to Department 56's brand new Harry Potter Christmas Village. Yep, you read that right. This classic home decor brand is releasing a handful of gorgeous Harry Potter-inspired pieces — including a stunning Hogwarts replica — in October, and we can hardly wait.
Read ahead to get a sneak peek of the houses and characters. Don't forget to mark your calendars, as we have a sneaking suspicion these are going to sell out pretty quickly.
We can totally see our kids begging to play with Hagrid's Hut ($110). Can't you practically hear his voice bellowing from the windows? Because we can.
Ah, Ollivanders Wand Shop ($110), where Harry first got his phoenix feather wand.
Seriously, would any Harry Potter Collection be complete without Harry and the Headmaster ($35)? We think not!
Name a more iconic duo other than Hagrid and a Hippogriff ($39). We thought so!
Looks like Ron and Hermione ($33) are practicing a few spells. And, of course, Scabbers is jumping right in the middle!
Every aspiring wizard knows that quidditch is the best game going. So why not honor the long-standing tradition with a Chasing the Snitch ($80) piece?
Gorgeous and magical, right?!