Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories, The

Set in New York at the turn of the century, the story centers on a young couple and the sacrifices each must make in order to buy the other a gift. It's Christmas Eve and Della has only $1.85 to buy her beloved husband a Christmas present. She has nothing to sell except her only treasure, her long, glorious hair. This warm story of love, sacrifice, and generosity illustrate the true meaning of the holiday.