Broken Christmas Ornament Reveals 60-Year-Old Time Capsule, Stuns Family

• An American family discovered a 60-year-old "time capsule" inside a broken glass Christmas ornament.
• The ornament, part of a mother's 40-year collection, accidentally broke, revealing hidden papers.
• Notes written by a child named "BJ" from 1962 and 1971, including messages like "Merry Christmas to the future. ’71" and a joke, were found.
• The discovery, shared on Reddit's r/FoundPaper, offered a poignant glimpse into the past and moved social media users.
• The ornament was a vintage Shiny-Brite, popular in the 1940s-60s, now a sought-after collectible.

Why It Matters: A broken ornament unveiled a touching 60-year-old time capsule, captivating social media.