Across
- 1. Type of bear takes a train to see this Xmas film (5,7)
- 4. Look at a different angle to see this messenger of God (5)
- 7. Part of oneself would like to be this festive worker (3)
- 9. Old fashioned zesty stocking filler (6)
- 11. This new RCH Gin is good but not good enough to cheer up a Xmas miser! (6)
- 12. Middle of there is no way there will be any of this on Xmas Day in Australia (4)
- 13. O’ let me sit down after this kiss! (9)
- 17. Make a slight change to get these tree appendages (6)
- 19. Reworded kill the dragon sounds like Xmas vehicle (6)
- 20. Confused rats on top of tree (4)
- 21. Change the war to get a traditional Xmas decoration (6)
- 22. Please don’t take offence at this clue!! – they fall from the sky and no two are alike (9)
- 24. A Xmas movie?! – Bruce Willis certainly thinks so (3,4)
- 25. A special date for pugilists? (6,3)
Down
- 1. These wrapped up farm animals are very tasty (4,2,8)
- 2. A once sober geezer changed but he still hates Xmas! (8,7)
- 3. Annual gift man? (5,5)
- 5. Thought a lot about this spiced Xmas drink (6,4)
- 6. New growth from this European capital provides a Xmas staple (7,7)
- 8. Monarch’s Words (5,6)
- 10. Adam’s wife gets in the spirit on this day (9,3)
- 14. Combine these two types of alcoholic drink to make a once regular Hogmanay show (6,3,3)
- 15. Stay in the moment to get this gift! (7)
- 16. Listen, confused? Much better to look at this Xmas decoration (6)
- 18. Eat the food, not the country (6)
- 23. If vandalized translates into a Happy Christmas in Madrid (5,7)