• Department 56 The Spirit of Giving Start A Tradition set laid out: Sudbury Church, Old East Rectory, three figures, six sisal trees, bag of snow and both light cords
  • The Spirit of Giving figures: a young lady with a pie, a girl with a basket and the Rector, in front of Sudbury Church
  • Old East Rectory, lighted, snow on the thatched roof, Department 56 Dickens' Village
  • Sudbury Church, lighted stone church with square tower and wreaths over the green door, Department 56 Dickens' Village
  • The three Spirit of Giving figures seen from behind, with the Rectory and church behind them
  • Sudbury Church and Old East Rectory side by side, front view
  • Sudbury Church and Old East Rectory side by side, rear view showing the light cord openings
  • Inner Heritage Village Collection boxes for Old East Rectory and Sudbury Church, with the trees and bag of snow
  • Outer box front: The Spirit of Giving, Dickens' Village Series, Department 56
  • Outer box end: The Spirit of Giving, Start A Tradition Set of 13
  • Outer box back panel describing the thirteen-piece Start A Tradition set
  • Outer box side listing the contents: two handpainted porcelain buildings, accessory set of 3, six sisal trees, cobblestone road and Real Plastic Snow
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Department 56 - Start A Tradition Set - The Spirit of Giving - Dickens' Village

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Start a Dickens' Village the way Department 56 intended, with one box that holds a whole scene. The Spirit of Giving set brings together Sudbury Church and the Old East Rectory, both lighted, with the three-piece Spirit of Giving figures: a young lady and a girl carrying food baskets to the Rector at his door.

Everything needed to set the scene is in the box: six sisal evergreen trees, a cobblestone road and a bag of Real Plastic Snow. Released in 1997 and retired a year later, this set is complete, in its original box, with both light cords.

In the box (13 pieces): Sudbury Church, Old East Rectory, The Spirit of Giving figures (set of 3), six sisal evergreen trees (1 large, 1 medium, 4 small), cobblestone road (17 3/4 in. x 4 in.), 1.5 oz bag of Real Plastic Snow.

Set value: bought one piece at a time, these would run about $165. As a set, $145.

 Village: Dickens' Village
SKU #: 56.58322
Year Released: 1997
Year Retired: 1998
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Complete set of 13 in the original box. Includes both light cords.

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About Department 56

Department 56, founded in 1976, is a pioneer in the world of collectible holiday villages and décor. Best known for their iconic Dickens' Village, Snow Village, and North Pole Series, Department 56 has earned a global reputation for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and nostalgic charm. Each piece, from illuminated buildings to hand-painted figurines, captures the spirit of the season and helps collectors create timeless holiday displays.

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