Why do you think the author says that these two are "the wisest" in "the gift of the magi"?

They are the wisest because even though they're young, they recognize that love and caring for others is more important than money or holding on to your most valuable treasures, symbolized by the watch and Della's hair. Gold is meant to portray how Jesus is a "King" since He stems from the line of King David;  

Frankincense is something Jewish priests use during temple ceremonies, and hence stands for Jesus as the "mediator" between God the Father and His people. Also this could be said to foreshadow His sacrifice on the cross as an "offering" for the forgiveness of our sins;  

Lastly, Myrrh is used to embalm the dead during Jesus' time, and like what was mentioned above, it symbolizes Jesus dying on the cross for the salvation of mankind.

This work is by: Lanoman (a different user)

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