1982 Grandfather (Ball)

The 1982 Grandfather ornament is a sentimental vintage satin ball design created to celebrate the love and wisdom of grandfathers during the holiday season. This ornament features a rich royal blue satin finish with artwork including a reindeer motif and the heartfelt inscription: “Grandfather… in his strength he teaches, in his gentleness he loves.” The ornament is also dated “Christmas 1982.” Part of Hallmark’s durable satin ball ornament style, it was designed with a lightweight, “unbreakable” finish that made it popular for family-themed holiday decorations in the early 1980s. The ornament hangs from a gold cord and is typically found with the original Hallmark box and tag when sold in collectible condition. It is purely decorative and requires no batteries, cords, or lighting to display.