Though some may look forward to gathering for the holiday season, others feel dread when revisiting the tensions of holiday celebrations past. We may have memories of heated discussions, forced chitchat, and awkward moments spent with parents, in-laws, siblings — and even friends with whom we no longer feel a connection. No matter the reason, we have the choice to take a fresh approach to a familiar holiday story. Bringing in our leftover feelings from the past does not serve us or anyone else.