Della cuts off her long ,beautiful hair and sells it in order to buy a watch chain for her husband’s prized pocket watch. Jim,her husband ,sells his pocket watch to but an ornate brush fir his wife,della

. Both Jim and Della sacrifice something precious to them in order to buy gifts for each other, showing the depth of their love and care for one another. Despite their sacrifices, they are overjoyed and grateful for the gifts they receive because it symbolizes the love they have for each other. Their act of selflessness and sacrifice captures the true meaning of Christmas and the spirit of giving.