The Gift Of The Magi - O. Henry

This classic story is a holiday staple. It was published in 1911 and remains one of O. Henry’s most popular works.

The plot follows a young married couple as they attempt to purchase each other meaningful Christmas gifts with little money. The woman has long beautiful hair and the man has a large nose, which acts as a sort of red flag to the reader, indicating that these two characters will be the perfect example of sacrificial love. The plot quickly thickens as the woman sells her hair to a hairdresser in exchange for money to buy her husband a chain for his watch. The husband, with no money to purchase a suitable gift for his wife, cuts off his own nose and....

It is a interesting story loved by people of all generations and is considered best to read during the Christmas time when people also want to give gifts to their loved ones.