Read by Katie Sparks

Step into the humble apartment of Jim and Della Young on a fateful Christmas Eve in this enchanting holiday classic. With just $1.87 to her name, and desperate to buy her beloved husband a worthy gift, Della makes a heart-wrenching decision that sets in motion one of literature's most beautifully ironic tales of love and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century New York, this tender story - full of warmth and sincerity - captures the true spirit of Christmas giving. O. Henry's masterful prose weaves humor, poverty, and unconditional love into a tale that has touched hearts for over a century

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