The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

On Christmas Eve, a young couple, Jim and Della, each secretly sacrifices their most prized possession to buy a gift for the other. She sells her hair to buy him a watch chain; he sells his watch to buy her a set of combs. The plot builds to a beautifully ironic and tender twist. Their gestures reflect the depth of their love, not the utility of the gifts. It’s a timeless story about selflessness and the true spirit of giving.