A Fresh Start to Your Holiday Village
Every great Christmas village needs a morning anchor—a place where early risers pick up eggs, share gossip, and sip their first cup of cider. The Lemax Morning Has Come Market fills that role with charm and rustic appeal. Released in 2023, it brings the rhythm of small-town life into your Caddington Village, with its bounty of homegrown goods and welcoming facade.
For collectors, this market is more than a place to buy produce—it’s a backdrop for daily life in your holiday world. It brings realism and rural warmth to a village filled with magic and merriment.
Design & Artisan Detail
Measuring 17 cm tall, 18.6 cm wide, and 12.6 cm deep, the Morning Has Come Market features a low-slung wood-and-stone storefront with large windows glowing from within. A hand-painted sign above the entry proudly states its name, while outside tables overflow with eggs, fruit, honey jars, and seasonal vegetables.
The façade is wrapped with garlands and red bows, and warm LED lights give the entire shop a cozy glow. You’ll spot crates of produce, signage advertising fresh goods, and a cobbled path that beckons villagers to come closer. The piece is powered by three AA batteries or a 4.5V Lemax adapter, perfect for varied display setups.
Displaying the Market in Your Village
This market lends itself perfectly to the “everyday life” scenes in your holiday village. It works especially well:
- In a town square or side street alongside bakeries and cafés
- Near homes or cottages to suggest it’s part of a daily routine
- As part of a rustic outpost or harvest-themed corner
Personally, I’ve found it pairs beautifully with figurines carrying baskets or pulling sleds. Add a few snowy pine trees, a light dusting of faux snow on the crates, and you’ve created a setting that feels alive and bustling.
Collector Appeal and Why It Stands Out
What makes the Lemax Morning Has Come Market so appealing is how well it supports storytelling. This isn’t just decoration—it’s infrastructure. It gives your village a sense of rhythm, grounding all the holiday cheer in the comforting repetition of small-town life.
Its color palette is earthy and neutral, which means it blends well with brighter buildings or more festive themes. From a collector’s perspective, it adds realism and texture, while still retaining a clear holiday identity thanks to the decorations and lighting.
I also love that this piece works outside of Christmas. It could live comfortably in a harvest village or late-fall layout just as easily as a winter wonderland. That seasonal flexibility makes it a strategic buy for year-round display builders.
What to Know Before Buying
As of this writing, Morning Has Come Market is available across most Lemax retailers with price points typically ranging from $48 to $58 USD. When shopping for this piece:
- Check window detailing: Some prints are more vivid than others depending on batch.
- Watch for bent crate signage: The small produce signs near the entry are known to bend or chip in storage.
- Confirm LED works: Ask for a photo with lights on if purchasing secondhand on Facebook or Craigslist.
Its modest footprint and tidy box also make it easy to store during the off-season—another plus for collectors with limited storage space.
Final Thoughts from a Fellow Collector
The Lemax Morning Has Come Market is a quiet hero in the holiday village lineup. It doesn’t shout for attention, but it invites you in. It’s where your villagers begin their day, where conversations happen, and where stories begin. It’s a bridge between fantasy and realism—making your layout feel grounded and alive.
For collectors who focus on community and atmosphere over flash and sound, this market is essential. I highly recommend it as a way to bring depth, warmth, and a sense of “everyday magic” to your display.
FAQ
What are the dimensions of Morning Has Come Market
It measures 17 cm tall, 18.6 cm wide, and 12.6 cm deep.
Is this building animated or sound-enabled
No, it features static LED lighting only.
What power sources can it use
It runs on three AA batteries or connects to a Lemax 4.5V adapter.
Does this building work outside of winter displays
Yes—its fresh market theme fits perfectly in fall and harvest layouts as well.
