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"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. They are the magi."
A lovely short story about the true meaning of Christmas. While caught up in the rush and chaos of the holiday season, I am thankful to be reminded of what is truly important - love, sacrifice and the giving of one's self to another. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to read this timeless classic! ...more
"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. They are the magi."
A lovely short story about the true meaning of Christmas. While caught up in the rush and chaos of the holiday season, I am thankful to be reminded of what is truly important - love, sacrifice and the giving of one's self to another. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to read this timeless classic! ...more
One of the most well known Christmas stories, but I'm not sure how many people really know it as being a story by O. Henry. I think the first time I heard it was in the form of a Mickey Mouse cartoon.
That being said, there's a certain air of "Women, am I right fellas?" That comes across in this, plus there are a few passages that I just don't understand. ...more
That being said, there's a certain air of "Women, am I right fellas?" That comes across in this, plus there are a few passages that I just don't understand. ...more
Dramatically sappy and sweet.
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