Getting the house all geared up for the holidays [1] 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 [2] in an even more powerful way, thanks to Department 56's brand new Harry Potter Christmas Village [3]. Yep, you read that right. This classic home decor brand is releasing a handful of gorgeous Harry Potter-inspired pieces [4] — 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.