Yes, it's true. I go through Christmas putz village withdrawal once everything is all packed away. My solution is to have a winter log cabin mantle for the duration, lit by a battery string of LED lights!

You can see a larger version here https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/16285753376/

What a great idea, Maria!!! A perfect winter scene with the loggies!!!

What a nice group of loggias. That's a fun idea to keep them out for the winter.