Christmas Cryptic v.1

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Across
  1. 4. bird turns without direction leafing code
  2. 5. sacred holly left out
  3. 6. Meteorological phenomenon currently after direction
  4. 7. gift posted beforehand
  5. 8. spirit flipped North America ahead of lotion
Down
  1. 1. bad mice pines for christmas treat
  2. 2. reportedly, you will note, in hearth
  3. 3. endless weight follows messiah, festival