The Gift of the Magi
Rautavaara adapts O. Henry’s Christmas story, relocating it from 1900 New York to his childhood neighborhood of Kallio in Helsinki during the 1930s. The entry does not describe the dramatic events.
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Rautavaara adapts O. Henry’s Christmas story, relocating it from 1900 New York to his childhood neighborhood of Kallio in Helsinki during the 1930s. The entry does not describe the dramatic events.
On Christmas Eve, Della sells her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, while Jim sells his heirloom watch to buy her combs. Each gives up the possession that would have made the other’s gift useful, and the couple recognizes the love and sacrifice behind their presents.
Rautavaara adapts O. Henry’s Christmas story, relocating it from 1900 New York to his childhood neighborhood of Kallio in Helsinki during the 1930s. The entry does not describe the dramatic events.
On Christmas Eve, Della sells her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, while Jim sells his heirloom watch to buy her combs. Each gives up the possession that would have made the other’s gift useful, and the couple recognizes the love and sacrifice behind their presents.