With the festive spirit and reunions of families and loved ones, the Christmas holidays, for many of us, represents an opportunity to reflect on our relationships. Or perhaps one is spending Christmas alone (or wishing one was). Nevertheless, the cultural or societal expectation of being together during this time, still, serves as a stark reminder to consider these relationships, strong or frail they may be. The tradition of gift giving may include physical, tangible offerings, but also, perhaps, the gift of forgiveness. …