"It was the most beautiful but curious ornament I had ever seen.
I couldn't take my eyes off of it."
James Barbato
In years passed, I was not as likely to pay attention to the ornaments cradled in Christmas trees, as I am now. It has become a new adventure for me to learn the stories behind a given ornament secured in a tree.
The intricacy of the artist flows gracefully across one single piece. Yet there are some so unique that one becomes mesmerized by its simplicity. Whether the base is fabric, tin, or a dainty piece of china does not seem to secure 'best of show' status.
To ask a host to share just one favorite ornament, one person might find this impossible as they all have faded in significance while others love so many in their possession, they cannot choose just one. The hostess that immediately grins and reaches through the branches to retrieve a keepsake shall win the recognition. There is always a wonderful story attached whether passed down through ancestors or made by the first child. Their endearment towards this object creates a master piece beholden in the eye of the seeker.
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