I think everyone can agree, this journey will really set all the people in your life apart. Some will surprise you in a bad way and others in a good way. I lost lifelong friends, but it created a space for more genuine people to step up and they did. Life is interesting!! I do think communication is everything, if youve apologized and its not enough, so be it. All you have is your honesty and being completely open and genuine. It really sounds more like they felt shut out, not so much about Christmas. Thing is, majority of things are never intentional, and you certainly werent either. Hope it resolves, hugs xo Melinda