The All-Christmas Baseball Card Team
Just like that, Christmas is here. You've scheduled your days off, you've had the tree up for weeks, you remembered to call grandma; but do you have your baseball cards? That's right, baseball cards! Granted, your family and friends may insist that this is the one time of year to stop scrolling eBay or staring at your slabs, but of course they're wrong. The holidays and baseball cards go together like cider and eggnog, at least if we're talking about the All-Christmas All-Star Team.
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Sadly, there has yet to be a major leaguer named Ho Ho Ho. Still, put together any of several baseball cards of Korean player Kim Ho and Mets 30-30 man Howard "Ho-Jo" Johnson, and you're not far off. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good when really it's the thought that counts. After all, it's the Hollidays!
Relax! You did your Christmas shopping early. You remembered everyone on your list. Or did you? Is it possible you need to pick out one more Gift?
Good chance the meal planning has already begun. With the vegan cousin snowed in, it really just came down to Ham or Turkey. But why choose when you can have both?
In the end, of course, Christmas is about so much more than bowl games, presents, and a huge meal. Bigger than all that is the story of a shepherd, the Angel Gabriel, some wise men, and—let's not forget, Jesus!
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However you celebrate, or whether you even celebrate at all, just know the Hobby has you covered. Those old Hallmark ads were true. There really is a card for everything!
Jason A. Schwartz is a collectibles expert whose work can be found regularly at SABR Baseball Cards, Hobby News Daily, and 1939Bruins.com. His collection of Hank Aaron baseball cards and memorabilia is currently on exhibit at the Atlanta History Center, and his collectibles-themed artwork is on display at the Honus Wagner Museum and PNC Park.