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Whether placed on a coffee table, beautiful mantel or under the tree, Christmas village sets bring a homey, festive feel to any room. Usually designed to resemble a classic small town decked out in holiday decor, these sets are bound to illuminate your home with Christmas magic. Plus, there are tons of themed sets for all interests.
If you’re into classic holiday movies like Home Alone or you love bringing Disney friends into your living room around Christmas time, we’ve got you covered. Some of our favorites include a Home Alone-inspired LEGO kit and a Mickey and friends village set. And if you’re going for a more traditional look, there are plenty of classics to choose from. The best part? They require little set-up and can be placed anywhere in the house.
Celebrate the holidays this year and decorate your home with some of our favorite Christmas village sets for every family and every budget.
Our Top Picks
Here's a miniature replica of the magical world of Harry Potter, including the iconic Hogwarts castle. There are three issues, the first including The Three Broomsticks pub and a Harry Potter figurine to go with it. The second includes Honeydukes and a Ron Weasley figurine, and the last includes the Hogwarts castle. Collect them all for a movie-inspired Christmas village set.
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Create your own Christmas village with these classic light up cottages. Line them all up or scatter them below your tree. Regardless of where you place them, these classic village pieces will bring Christmas cheer to your home. Plus, this set of six is under $50.
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Skip the set-up with this one piece village set. Set on a pile of snow, this village looks out to Santa and his reindeer flying above. What better way to prep for Christmas night?
This all white porcelain Christmas Village set is about as classic as it gets. "I have looked at a lot of snow villages and this could be the prettiest I’ve seen," one Amazon reviewer raved. "It is extremely well made — flawless. Every detail is precise and perfect."
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Don't necessarily feel like setting up another Christmas decoration? Get the kids involved with this LEGO Holiday Main Street set. This village includes six figurines, a main street centerpiece, a festive trolley and more buildable pieces.
Who doesn't love rocking out to some Christmas classics during the holiday season? Spruce up your tabletop with a musical village. This one also happens to include some moving parts too, like the spinning Christmas tree and rotating train.
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This wooden town set doesn't require assembly. In fact, the miniature village is Victorian-inspired and comes pre-lit and ready to display. "I love every detail of this small town and six-hour timer," commented a reviewer. "I can't stop looking at it every time I walk into my bedroom!"
Despite being the most inexpensive pick on our list, this village set is stunning! It comes with three buildings, including a church and village homes, along with three figurines to display. The collection makes a memorable keepsake for the holidays.
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What's the Christmas season without Home Alone? If you're a fan of the franchise, you may enjoy assembling the red brick house from the films. The set comes with five LEGO mini-figurines, a buildable LEGO model of the McCallisters’ house, along with their tree house and the crooks' van. You'll find swinging paint cans, a basement furnace that lights up and a lever to push Kevin down the stairs on his sled.
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This holiday village is just as cute as Rudolph's red nose! You'll find illuminated Christmas town buildings and a collection of our beloved reindeer's friends, from Clarice and Santa to Mrs. Claus and Hermey.
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This set brings your favorite Disney characters, from Mickey and Goofy to Minnie and Daisy, together for a festive celebration full of cheer! The heirloom-worthy collection includes three buildings: Mickey's Toy Workshop, Minnie's Bakery and Goofy's Gift Wrapping, along with beloved character figurines to display and store for many Christmas celebrations to come.
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Best Christmas Village and Advent Calendar Combo
Village Christmas Advent Calendar Set
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It's a Christmas village and advent calendar in one! The top and center feature houses, people, Christmas pine trees and street lights. It even has a 24-day countdown drawer for notes and treats, and LED lights to illuminate the featured scene.
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For under $30, curate an eye-catching Christmas scene with this set of 31 decor pieces. Your purchase includes a collection of small townhouses, figurines, trees and street lamps. Two AA batteries are needed for the houses to light up.
For a more modern and abstract take on the Nativity, try this stained glass, brass and wood scene from West Elm. The three-piece set includes the shepherd, three wisemen and a centerpiece.
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Add a restrained touch to your decor with six simple ceramic buildings, from the five cozy houses to the steepled church. The best part is that you can place tiny candles inside to illuminate the buildings.
Mariah Thomas
Assistant Editor
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
Laura Millar
Assistant Lifestyle Editor
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC’s TODAY.com where she covered everything from entertainment news to product reviews to pop culture updates.