Gill's Xmas Crossword

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Across
  1. 7. Seasonal bird, red-fronted regular of Christmas cards
  2. 9. Grandson sharing his name with the King
  3. 10. Solver at the centre of this puzzle
  4. 11. Tree-named residence of the O'Byrnes
  5. 12. Traditional Christmas dinner bird
  6. 14. Group whose songs include “Yellow” and “Fix You”
  7. 15. Something wrapped, exchanged, and appreciated
  8. 17. Singer whose name contains a plush toy and what it might do in water
  9. 21. Annual holiday marked by candles and carols
  10. 22. Second loyal hound of grey colouring
  11. 23. Scottish capital that played host to two young couples in December
  12. 25. Channel Island home, not far from France
  13. 26. Family surname shared across generations
  14. 27. Christmas visitor,double forename
  15. 28. Gill's humorous title for touring every family home in one summer
Down
  1. 1. Brain teaser that keeps the mind sharp
  2. 2. Pub where Scarlett and Charles earn their keep
  3. 3. Man remembered fondly
  4. 4. Sounds that might ring in festive delight, bells included
  5. 5. Country where seaside soap 'Home and Away' originates
  6. 6. Evergreen plant used for trimming halls
  7. 8. Bird-named pub booked before Christmas
  8. 12. One of Tom's canine companions, soft toy by name
  9. 13. Caribbean island favoured for sunshine breaks
  10. 16. Age this year, all joined up in letters
  11. 18. Hometown club of the Potters, linked to Bill
  12. 19. Granddaughter named after a bright hue
  13. 20. Month marking Gill's birth, early autumn
  14. 24. Infusion often served while puzzling