Welcome to the Christmas Villages page that has all of the villages that start with the letter:
Jacksonville Water Tower:
Quick History: This was created for the Gathering that was supposed to take place in 2020. However, Covid derailed these plans. The gathering was supposed to be the 2020 Gathering of D56 clubs and be held in Jacksonville, FL in conjunction with the National Convention of the Train Collectors Association. The original art for this newly hatched, baby duck Aviator was designed by Walt Disney himself for the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. It has been their official mascot since 1941. The Department 56 water tower with the unique artwork was to have been part of the 2020 Department 56 Gathering and TCA Convention originally scheduled in Jacksonville June 2020.
Note: The reason why this is listed is because the design was a real design that was created by Walt Disney and is used by the Naval Air Station.
Side note: If you have one of these and looking to sell I would be interested in buying it. I regret not buying one of these when they were first offered.
Jimmy's :
Quick History: Jimmy's Drive In is indeed based upon a real place. Jimmy's first opened in 1985 and is stiller operating in Justice, Illinois as of the end of December of 2021.
Jiffy Lube:
Quick History: Jiffy Lube was first founded in the year 1971 in Utah. Jiffy Lube has over 2,000 locations in North America and each one is independently owned. As of October of 2024 the company is still in business.
Please note: This piece can be purchased from FlRailRoadDog.com and you can use coupon code CVAmembers15 for a discount.
Jo-Ann:
