Ep 12: Giving - Jingle All The Way & Gift Of The Magi

In this episode of Parallel Fiction, Heather and Jeff spread some holiday cheer when they breakdown the act of Giving.  Presents are a big part of the holiday season, but there is so much more that goes in to getting it right.  The duo goes in depth with candid thoughts and opinions on the current on what makes a great gift and how to appreciate everything you have.

In a break from the norm, Heather reads the story The Gift of the Magi in its entirety to start.  Though this story is short, Heather explains how much thoughtfulness goes into the story of the two main characters Jim and Della. 

Did you know?  The Gift of the Magi was allegedly written at Pete’s Tavern on Irving Place in New York City.

Jeff follows up with a quick summary of the 1996 film Jingle All The Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.  In this story, Jeff explains that sometimes a person’s time and attention is a much more meaningful gift than material items.  Jeff recalls seeing this film in theaters as a kid, and relates the movie’s fictional impossible-to-find-toy “Turboman” to the Power Ranger and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crazy of the 80’s & 90’s

Fun Fact! The Turboman toy was made for retail following the release of this movie.  A sealed figure can fetch up to $600 on eBay as of the publishing of this episode! 

Following these reviews, Heather and Jeff dive into commonalities between the two works such as love, thoughtfulness, generosity, giving and receiveing, and what great gifts they’ve received in their lives. 

Listen in to hear Jeff and Heather’s candid thoughts on the masterpiece scenes of each story, how The Gift of the Magi, and Jingle All The Way compare, and how Jeff and Heather relate to aspects of each with some interesting facts and opinions about Giving. Share this episode with anyone who you think would enjoy and is looking for some holiday spirit!

Heather’s Rating of The Gift Of The Magi: Very Nice – A great story for the ages that tells the tale of true love through actions.

Jeff’s Rating of Jingle All The Way: Nice – A fun 90’s movie that is good to watch for the season, but not the standout Christmas comedy movie that Home Alone or National Lampoons Vacation are.

Watch Jingle All The Way here: https://www.amazon.com/Jingle-All-Way-Arnold-Schwarzenegger/dp/B000SW4DQM

Read The Gift of the Magi: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/GifMag.shtml

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