who wrote the short story gift of the magi
O. Henry began writing stories while in prison. O. Henry edited and co-owned a humor magazine called The Rolling Stone in the 1890s. O. Henry actually wrote Gift of the Magi in a Manhattan tavern called Pete's. Gift of the Magi was made into a Simpsons episode (Grift of the Magi). Gift of the Magi was also the inspiration behind a Sesame Street holiday special.