What did the poor wife and husband exchange in the Gift of the Magi by o Henry?

Answer 1

The twins both believe the sacrifice is the greatest gift of all, leaving Angelica in bitter Christmas spirits until she returns the original gifts

Answer 2

In "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, the poor wife cuts and sells her long hair to buy a chain for her husband's pocket watch, while the husband sells his pocket watch to buy combs for his wife's hair. They both sacrifice their most prized possessions to show their love for each other.

Answer 3

A young couple who want to buy each other something nice for Christmas so Della sells her hair and Jim sells his watch and Della buys a chain for Jim's watch and Jim buys Della a comb for her hair and both of the gift becomes useless to each other...its the though that counts

Answer 4

If any gifts were exchanged then it was Gods gift of his son to the world, in exchange for mans obedience to the laws of God. Though the gifts of the Magi were no doubt appreciated by Mary and Joseph, through their son they received the gift of salvation.

Answer 5

§ is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them. Though that sacrifice thus made the gifts impractical, nevertheless they showed themselves to be understanding of true giving, true sacrifice, and true love. As Henry says, "Of all who give and receive gifts, tsuch as they are wises. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi."

Answer 6

a watch fob and hair comb