Sometimes, manufacturer codes and abbreviations can be cryptic and confusing. Here are the common abbreviations used in Department 56 catalogs, literature and descriptions.

Common Department 56 Abbreviations

D56, Dept. 56 = Department 56
AV = Alpine Village
AL = Alpine Village
CIC = Christmas In The City
XC = Christmas In The City
DV = Dickens’ Village
DPV = Disney Parks Village
NEV = New England Village
NE = New England Village
NV = New England Village
NP = North Pole
NPW = North Pole Woods
HV = Heritage Village
LTOB = Little Town of Bethlehem
HL = Holy Land
VLG = Heritage Village Accessories
VLG = General Village Accessories
GenAcc = General Accessories
SBV = Seasons Bay Village
SV = Snow Village
SVH = Snow Village Halloween
CPH = Cross Product Halloween
SB = Snowbabies
SBN = Snowbunnies
ATTH = All Through the House
MM = Merry Makers
WS = Winter Silhouette

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