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