If you have a collection of Department 56 Christmas village houses packed away in your attic or displayed every holiday season, you could be sitting on something valuable. Some pieces are worth considerably more than others, depending on their age, rarity, condition, and demand among collectors. Department 56 began producing its popular miniature C...

A box of old Christmas ornaments can hold more than holiday memories. Among the familiar glass balls, you might find a hand-blown bird, an unusual design or a piece a collector has spent years trying to track down. Knowing how to spot those finds makes browsing more fun and helps you decide what’s worth buying. […]...