Gift of the Magi
Holiday Magic to Kick Off the Holidays
“Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.” – O Henry
Original cover art from the short story published in 1905.
The Gift of the Magi story is deeply moving as it depicts a young couple making foolish but heartfelt sacrifices for each other. Jim and Della’s willingness to sacrifice their most prized possessions to honor one another is touching and demonstrates the theme of unselfishness as a pathway to true happiness. The story’s moral— being happy in the happiness of the person we love and that the meaning of giving is about intention and the wealth of our love, not financial means.