The Gift of the Magi
An anonymous gift. That was the tradition in which he will uphold, as a man of pride, he is expected. Even in Korea. He would find any way to continue the family tradition. He has to.
When he finally does, it is not turned out to be what he expects. But in return, it becomes something much more than he could imagine for them. A trade for something worth more. They would get food, water and blankets that would last much longer than chocolates from the states. He understands that it is needed in a time like this. That is what the tradition about; a gift that is useful. He made a difference.
In the middle of everything, peace was finally found. Everything else was left behind.
Traditions can come in many unexpected forms.
"The magi, as you know were wise men—wonderfully wise men—who brought gifts to the Babe in the manager. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents. Being wise, their gifts were no doubt wise ones, possibly bearing the privilege of exchange in case of duplication. And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts these two were the wisest. O all who give and receive gifts such as they are the wisest. Everywhere they are the wisest. They are the magi." -O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"