"If only relationships were as easy to tie together as a present ribbon." I hope this would be possible. But in order for it to tie like a ribbon, the two must be willing to be wrapped, or held so to speak. Familial upbringing, difference in values, and trauma are few of the factors that affects the relationship within family or outside it. Some would be avoidant when they grow up and some intentionally choose not to build a deep relationship anymore for couple of reasons. And some people don't need to help for that. But I hope your last line would happen someday and people's wound can be held.

And about your gifting method, that's a good way of gifting so everyone can make sure the gift they wrapped is beneficial to the person. Here in the Philippines, a new trend is happening. We are not choosing names, instead, every person must prepare gifts for each and everyone but the gifts should be the same. And they would put it in the table, with all randomness and humour, some will be shocked when they see the gifts like "marinating oil" "an empty sack" "dried fish" or " a canned goods with prints removed in it". While it may cost more money, and some would complaint why they bought things like that, joy and positivity still override negative feelings. Because that is what Christmas for. To be happy and spread love and kindness.