As the winter holiday season approaches, I enjoy pulling out a compilation of my favorite holiday stories. Among my favorites is O. Henry’s Gift of the Magi.
O. Henry is the pen name for American writer, William Sydney Porter. Porter wrote poetry, non-fiction, and a novel, but is best known for his short stories. I suppose you could say O. Henry had a “gift” for short stories. In fact, the O. Henry Award is given in his honor annually for exceptional work in the short story genre.
I do hope you will take some time to get acquainted or reacquainted with this beautiful story about giving gifts. Especially if trying to find the perfect gift for someone you love causes you any anxiety, I recommend reading this classic.
Besides, giving is actually good for you (Really, it is! Check out this article on the health benefits of giving).
“But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest.” (O. Henry, Gift of the Magi)
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