Question

Who were Jim and Della

Answer 1

Answer:

Jim honors his wife above his own happiness. He gives the ultimate gift when he sells his watch to buy her the combs for her beautiful hair. As the author states, Jim and Della are the Magi: But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest.

Answer 2

Answer:

Jim and Della are considered the Magi because the sacrificed their most prized possessions one for the other. Della planned to make her gift worthy of someone like Jim. "Many a happy hour she had spent planning for something nice for him."