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The Gift of the Magi
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Jan 28, 2015
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4 stars
"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. They are the magi."
A lovely short story about the true meaning of Christmas. While caught up in the rush and chaos of the holiday season, I am thankful to be reminded of what is truly important - love, sacrifice and the giving of one's self to another. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to read this timeless classic!
"Of all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. They are the magi."
A lovely short story about the true meaning of Christmas. While caught up in the rush and chaos of the holiday season, I am thankful to be reminded of what is truly important - love, sacrifice and the giving of one's self to another. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to read this timeless classic!
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January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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November 3, 2015
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December 1, 2015
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December 18, 2015
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Dec 19, 2015 04:32PM
Sounds lovely :)
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Deanna wrote: "Sounds lovely :)"Thanks, Deanna :)
I hope to get to this one soon. Nice review and thanks for the reminder. :)
❶Ĵܱ wrote: "I hope to get to this one soon. Nice review and thanks for the reminder. :)"Thank you, Julie :) I hope you enjoy it!
Oh, thank you, Sabah - you are too kind! :)
Candi thanks for saying this. My family don't listen when I try and tell them..
Suzanne wrote: "Candi thanks for saying this. My family don't listen when I try and tell them.."It is tricky sometimes, isn't it, Suzanne? Especially with the kids. One day we have to hope they really get it!
It really is amazing how relevant this story is after all the years since it was written, isn't it, Candi? I am so glad that you feel that way, too! Lovely, heartfelt review!
Wonderful review, Candi! I love stories like this, and I've added it to my list.
I've got to read this, Candi. Thanks for putting it on my radar. This year feels especially harried and I cannot believe 2018 is rounding to a close. I love the message you convey in your short review, and it's always good to get that reminder.
Cheri wrote: "It really is amazing how relevant this story is after all the years since it was written, isn't it, Candi? I am so glad that you feel that way, too! Lovely, heartfelt review!"Thanks so much, Cheri! I agree completely - most everyone would appreciate this, and it could have been written just yesterday :)
Jennifer wrote: "Wonderful review, Candi! I love stories like this, and I've added it to my list."Thank you, Jennifer! We need more stories like this! I don't think you'll regret reading it :)
Robin wrote: "I've got to read this, Candi. Thanks for putting it on my radar. This year feels especially harried and I cannot believe 2018 is rounding to a close. I love the message you convey in your short rev..."Thank you very much, Robin. I feel exactly the same about the passing of 2018 - I blinked my eyes and found myself here already. What happened?!! I've got one graduating high school in June, and I'm learning even more about sacrifice than ever before... Ha!
Lovely review, Candi. Like you, I am thankful for this little story that packs in so much love.
Laysee wrote: "Lovely review, Candi. Like you, I am thankful for this little story that packs in so much love."Thank you, Laysee. I'm happy that friends are reading this story right now, because it's a good reminder to me when I see other wonderful reviews like yours coming through my news feed :)
Well said, Candi. Even more so in 2020.
Cecily wrote: "Well said, Candi. Even more so in 2020."Thank you, Cecily. Yes, 2020 sure is a year to remember these messages that are easily forgotten :)
This might be the happy story I need right now, nice review!
Liam wrote: "This might be the happy story I need right now, nice review!"It will only take you ten minutes, and you can find it free on gutenberg.org
Liam wrote: "This might be the happy story I need right now, nice review!"Thanks, Liam! Can't hurt to read something uplifting right now :)
Wonderful review. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories.
Maureen wrote: "Wonderful review. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories."Thank you, Maureen. It's a lovely story to revisit every now and then.
Beautiful, Candi, and of my favorite Christmas stories ever. Thank you for reminding me!
Thank you very much, Lorna! It's my pleasure :)
Chris wrote: "You are SO right!"Glad you agree, Chris! :)
