As this is our last Daily before Christmas, we thought we would make it something of a Christmas gift. We start with a cover story from the Weekly magazine in which staffers speak of memorable gifts. Today’s stories also include how addressing an awful truth can help Syria heal, whether Biden succeeded in transforming the federal judiciary, and a guide to conversing through the winter holidays. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.