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"A Change is Gonna Come"

In the immortal words of Mr. Sam Cooke, "A Change Is Gonna Come". Not only do we have Barack Obama as president, an indication of sweeping change and newfound energy (prior to the election, I wasn't really polarized one way or the other) and the reintroduction of the American Dream, but now we're going to have a relaunch of our beloved Department 56, perhaps re-dedicated to the core line of villages. In another good move, the Krinkles will be sold externally of Department 56. I personally think all the non-village production should move to a different company. Enjoy the video below as we wait excitingly for the new Department 56:



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