"The magi brought valuable gifts, but that was not among them." (Henry, 161) The end of the story goes on to explain the magi brought wonderful gifts, "no doubt wise ones" O. Henry states. While explaining the silliness/foolishness of these gifts and the sacrifice each gave, he ends with stating these are the wisest of givers.
I really enjoyed this story for personal reasons because I have long been disliked around gift giving time. If I couldn't find something that JUMPS out at me, screaming your name throughout the past year, sorry, you didn't get anything. I refuse to make a quick run to the store for a t-shirt, and only if there is a good reason behind it would I get a gift card. Past the personal connection, I also like how O. Henry forms another (smaller) conflict. As if saying "Oh yes, the Wise Men are wise and wonderful, but there is nothing like an entirely sacrificing gift." Afterall - Why give anything is your heart isn't in it? It isn't as though you are fooling anyone around you...
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