"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.

In the short story, "The Gift of the Magi," written by O. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. James Dillingham Young are in for a big surprise. At Christmastime, they each make a sacrifice that is hard to bear, but the results show that it pays off. The hard trials they must endure make them realize that unconditional love is more important than material possessions.
Since Jim and Della live in a dilapidated flat, they obviously don't have a lot of money. In order to give a gift, each one sold his or her most prized possession. This shows extreme selflessness. Giving up such a central thing in their lives…