I had trouble uploading the remaining two photos I wanted to share, so here they are.

I finally found a faded 1967 photograph of part of my grandfather's Christmas village, which was a source of wonder and joy for me from a toddler to a teenager. Unfortunately, the photo is not only faded, but somewhat out-of-focus; however, it will serve as a backdrop for sharing a few of the ...

Thanks to all who commented on my little German houses! After searching this week, I did find a small photo of my grandfather's village under his tree, so I will post that next, along with photos of the Belsnickles and the flocked camel, under the Putz Village forum.

I think these little German houses are still my favorite of what I have left of my grandfather's Christmas village (Charles Town, West Virginia). I love the detail! Papa Ted's site shows an advertisement for similar houses dated 1927; I have only these three of the set. If I can find my 1966 ...

Greetings,

I am new to the forum, so please guide me if I have posted this in the wrong place!

The attached village scene (double-tier mountainside) stood under my grandfather's Christmas tree when I was a child and, surely, when my mother was a child. It used to be complete and I loved it, but ...