How does understanding the allusion to the magi help with understanding O. Henry's purpose in writing this story? Help asap

The magi are significant for two reasons. One is that the use of the term shows that Jim and Della are truly wise. ... The magi are also significant because using their "name" enables the narrator to talk about how Jim and Della are truly wise because of the way they show their love. O. Henry's purpose in writing 'The Gift of the Magi' was to show that material possessions are not as important as true love.

Explanation:

connections  to the  book night by elie wiesel.   elie wiesel  is a holocaust survivor. as a young, jewish boy he was taken from his home with his family by the nazis. he was taken because he is jewish.

i think ethier way not sure