LISTEN TO SOME GREAT AUDIO
While viewing our web site, click on the play "triangle" in the above sound bar
and it will continue playing for all pages. First is the awesome sounds from my
friend Bob Wickline in "What Christmas Really Means" (formerly "Peace in the Valley")
and second is "Village Sounds" from Department 56 to get you in the mood.
(Oh, and don't forget to hit the "play" triangle if you want sound.)
Whether you put a couple of lit houses around your Christmas tree,
create a small village once a year, or have a full-blown metropolis of
over 100 buildings on display all year long, the passions of collecting
shine brightly, from the glowing windows of these unique structures.
Most people collect something. Those of us who enjoy "villaging," revel
in the typical joys of collecting, plus, so much more. The satisfaction of
watching others experience our display efforts, or the euphoria in finding
that one special piece you've been searching for, just add to the fun.
Besides the rush of the collecting endorphins, this endeavor can also
provide more holiday cheer, the comfort of "home," the pride of
tradition, and/or the appreciation of participating in a popular art form.
Since cavemen first scratched images on their walls, the desire for
creative outlets, and sharing the results, has been a powerful need.
For most (but not all) of our community, village displays fill that
desire. Some collect only a single brand, such as Department 56,
Lemax, Luville, Holiday Time or any of the dozen village brands
available. Others like to mix and match whenever they find
anything they'd like to add to their display.
This website is an effort to help promote and share our fun with
villagers, and potential villagers, everywhere. My wife and I hope
you'll share your thoughts, photos, tips, discoveries and more
with us, to keep improving this site, within our limited budget.
Please tell your friends, and check back often. The more visitors
we have, the higher up the search engines our listing gets.
That makes it easier for web surfers to find us.
ENJOY!
Happy Villaging - Bill & Kathy
Your comments, thoughts, photos and suggestions are welcome
and appreciated. Your participation is needed, and encouraged.
It's why we say:
"It Takes a Village to Make a Village" TM
Please Contact Us At
The Village Collector
PO Box 399, Epping, NH, 03042, USA
201090
131848
"MICKEY"
WOW !!!
Thanks so much for your support.
Since we started on May 20, 2017 we've been visited from more than 181 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and 11 Canadian provinces.
THANK YOU
Oh, Villaging here is so much fun . . .
We Are Now OVER 130,000 Unique Visitors Strong
From over 181 Countries!
Thank You! To Our Community of Amazing Villagers!
and yes - you are unique.
And you can tell Mickey's Happy !!!
