Christmas has always held a special place in my heart and my home. It is that time of year when friendship is allowed to come in from the cold and be renewed in the warmth of forgiveness. It is that occasion where the harshest of hearts soften and neighbour who stopped speaking to neighbour begins to wish each other good tidings once more. There is no other place to be that is as solemn or as peaceful and reflective as is Midnight Mass; particularly as 'Silent Night' is being sweetly sung by the church choir. As a father, the season of Christmas has always held a special place in my heart as...