Posts by James Barbato
How to Tell a Story Your Kids Will Love Year After Year
Inspired by a real holiday tradition James Barbato started with his own family about 25 years ago, The Magic Christmas Ornament is a book about an enchanted Christmas Eve when three children gather around the fireplace to hear their father tell a story about his favorite Christmas ornament. After their parents go to bed, the…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from The Barbato Family to Yours
As you might have guessed, it’s been an extra-special Christmas season for the Barbato Family. The Magic Christmas Ornament isn’t just another Christmas story—it’s a deeply personal tale that has been told in the family for years. Family Christmas “When our children were much younger, we would gather around the Christmas tree after it was…
Read MoreHow Christmas Ornaments Came to Be a Beloved Holiday Tradition
The First Christmas Ornament Decorating Christmas trees with various ornaments is a long-standing tradition around the world, dating back to 16th-century Germany when evergreens were frequently decorated with berries, apples, and other fruit. Legend has it that Martin Luther, the religious reformer, was the first person to put lighted candles on a Christmas tree. No…
Read More5 Best Places Around the World to Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is the time of year when we look forward to spending time with our family, and what better way to celebrate that than by experiencing the holidays in a new place? Whether it’s starting a new tradition or just making this year extra-special, experiencing the magic of Christmas in another country or state will…
Read More12 Wonderful Christmas Traditions Your Family Will Love
Christmas is a magical time of year. There’s nothing like spending time with family around the fire as the snow falls outside or driving around town looking at the twinkling lights. Even as an adult, there’s something special about the holidays and we all want to create memories that our family will cherish for years…
Read MoreThis is The Family Behind The Magic Christmas Ornament
Released just in time for the 2019 holiday season, The Magic Christmas Ornament is a book about an enchanted Christmas Eve when three children gather around the fireplace to hear their father tell a story about his favorite Christmas ornament. After their parents go to bed, the children discover the true magic of the ornament…
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