The Gift of the MagiThe Gift of the Magi

 *The Gift of the Magi* by O. Henry

A young couple, Jim and Della, are struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. Della wants to buy Jim a special Christmas present, but she doesn't have enough money. Jim's prized possession is a gold watch that had been passed down to him from his father.

Della decides to cut and sell her long, beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's watch. Meanwhile, Jim decides to sell his watch to buy Della a set of beautiful combs for her hair.

On Christmas Eve, they exchange gifts, and each realizes that the other has sacrificed their most precious possession to make the gift possible. The story highlights the selfless love and sacrifice that defines true giving.

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