Tomorrow would be Christmas Day, and she had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents to buy her husband Jim a gift.

She stood by the window and looked out unhappily at a gray cat walking along a gray fence in a gray back yard. Which led to the thought that life is made up of little cries and smiles, with more little cries than smiles.ĭella finished her crying and dried her face. There was clearly nothing to do but sit down and cry. Negotiating until one's face burned with the silent knowledge of being poor. Pennies saved one and two at a time by negotiating with the men at the market who sold vegetables and meat. And sixty cents of it in the smallest pieces of money - pennies. Karen Leggett adapted this story for VOA Learning English. QUESTIONS? Email between Mon–Fri and someone will get back to you.Editor's Note: We are pleased to share a traditional holiday story with you, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Check for event updates at if inclement weather is forecasted. No designated storage for strollers, bags, or coats.Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA. Pets are not allowed, for the safety of our farm animals and visitors.Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are permitted on our grounds.Visitors welcome to bring lawn chairs to the reading to supplement Queens Farm's provded seating.Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible.There will also be free tours of the 1772 Adriance Farmhouse available.

Add to the fun with holiday hayrides ($6/person tickets in Farm Store) and hot cocoa & cookies for sale on site.Eventbrite email confirmation will automatically be sent to you upon completion of registration.Dress warm! This is an outdoor program.This event is free, but advance online registration is encouraged.Henry penned The Gift of the Magi at Pete’s Tavern, New York City’s longest continually operated bar and restaurant. Since 1905, this story has secured its place among the American literary canon and has become synonymous with the Christmas season. Henry tells the story of struggling newlyweds so eager to give each other a Christmas gift that each sells the one thing the other holds most dear. Story time takes place in the farm’s 3-acre pasture.įirst published in 1905, The Gift of the Magi by O. Grab your fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum will host a special outdoor holiday reading of O.

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