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The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi
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December 1, 2017
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December 31, 2017
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Franky
Dec 30, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: classics, reread, christmas
I honestly believe this to be one of the most perfect Christmas stories, as it encapsulates what Christmas should represent in terms of love, devotion, and sacrifice. This story, eloquently presented to us by O.Henry, is a simple parable about the meaning of looking inward and sacrificing for the sake of others. As such as it is about sacrifice, it is about devotion and putting another person before ourselves. In short, this is a story that we can all learn and take a lesson from, as it reminds ...more
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A simple, sweet story.
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