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The Gift of the Magi

Della only has $1.87 to buy a Christmas gift for her husband Jim but wants to get him something special.
She decides to sell her hair to Mrs. Sofronie for $20 in order to buy Jim a gift.
Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after searching many shops.
Della cuts her hair short to hide the fact that she sold it and waits for Jim to come home.
Jim is shocked and confused when he sees Della's short hair but reassures her that he still loves her.
Jim gives Della a gift, which turns out to be a set of combs she had admired in a shop window but couldn't afford.
Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now short.
Jim reveals that he sold his watch to buy the combs for Della.
Della and Jim decide to put their gifts away for a while and have dinner together instead.
The story is a classic example of sacrificial love and the true meaning of gift-giving.
It was written by O. Henry and first published in 1905.
The story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media over the years.

The Gift of the Magi

Della only has $1.87 to buy a Christmas gift for her husband Jim but wants to get him something special.
She decides to sell her hair to Mrs. Sofronie for $20 in order to buy Jim a gift.
Della uses the $20 to buy a gold watch chain for Jim's watch, which she finds after searching many shops.
Della cuts her hair short to hide the fact that she sold it and waits for Jim to come home.
Jim is shocked and confused when he sees Della's short hair but reassures her that he still loves her.
Jim gives Della a gift, which turns out to be a set of combs she had admired in a shop window but couldn't afford.
Della is overjoyed at the combs but realizes she can't use them since her hair is now short.
Jim reveals that he sold his watch to buy the combs for Della.
Della and Jim decide to put their gifts away for a while and have dinner together instead.
The story is a classic example of sacrificial love and the true meaning of gift-giving.
It was written by O. Henry and first published in 1905.
The story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other forms of media over the years.

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Test your knowledge of O. Henry's classic short story "The Gift of the Magi." This heartwarming tale follows the selfless actions of a young couple who sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy the perfect Christmas gift for one another. From memorable characters to plot twists, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the story's key elements and themes. Show off your literary prowess and take the quiz now!