*This is contributed content. This year has been a tough one in a number of ways. There have been a lot of things happening, most notably a global pandemic that has changed the way everyone has to live. While many of us have settled into a new way of things, there are still concerns about how the Christmas season will be affected this year. It might mean less holiday travel and fewer seasonal parties, but Christmas celebrations do not have to be canceled this year. You can still have a great time and even make the holiday season extra special. We all need some special things to make up for…