April 24, 2009 - Enesco LLC, of Ithaca, NY, has acquired Department 56, from Lenox Corporation.  Included in the acquisition are Department 56's holiday lines and brands including Snowbabies, Villages, and Possible Dreams.  Many of Department 56's current employees have been retained by Enesco and the giftware manufacturer intends to keep the offices in California and Minnesota.

Enesco's current brands include Jim Shore, My Little Kitchen Fairies, Our Name is Mud and more.  And, in a previous announcement, Enesco will be acquiring the Charming Tails brand with the acquisition expected to be completed in May