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The gift of the Magi
Book • 2005
The story revolves around Della and Jim, a young couple struggling financially.
Despite their meager budget, they each give up their most treasured possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other.
Della sells her long hair to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim's prized watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy beautiful combs for Della's hair.
The story emphasizes that the greatest gift is the love and sacrifices made for one another, echoing the wisdom of the magi from the biblical tale.
Despite their meager budget, they each give up their most treasured possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other.
Della sells her long hair to buy a platinum fob chain for Jim's prized watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy beautiful combs for Della's hair.
The story emphasizes that the greatest gift is the love and sacrifices made for one another, echoing the wisdom of the magi from the biblical tale.
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