The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 100,005 - Dec 25 2013

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After last part of Christmas, you and I will shortly get together, too ASWELL
American soldier joins half of guests in dance GIGUE
An old man with the twitch refusing to join in the fun APATHETIC
Big copper's ex gets to kiss under the mistletoe? OSCULATE
Cigars, ale possibly, and port ALGECIRAS
Drinks, and kisses under the mistletoe? NECKS
Feel ill after parties and leave the port SETSAIL
Fruitful theatrical conversation in pantomime? Nonsense! RHUBARB
Game in crackers is a puzzle ENIGMA
How slowly one travelled according to many Christmas cards BYSTAGES
Immediately available for panto production ONTAP
Jolly directors may provide Christmas fare FESTIVEBOARD
Let trio go crazy on stage -- panto? No, opera RIGOLETTO
Local inhabitant puts it up in part of the church NATIVE
Mark is new saint STAIN
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Measures of port in the Holy Land taking a long time ACREAGES
Miss a festive occasion GALA
Parties appeal to him ELECTOR
Party decoration coveted by would-be Press baron PAPERCHAIN
Pirate hides out with Scrooge-like people SKINFLINTS
Reindeer tail trimmed to a point SCUT
So rich a blend of voices -- singing carols? CHOIRS
Some fun cocktails, strange for the Scots UNCO
Stocking up time CHRISTMASEVE
Thaw breaking out, don't you think? WHAT
Tin with mushy peas which are provided for the party buffet CANAPES
Two things one may see on the Christmas tree decoration FAIRYLIGHT
Where Cinderella finally goes in panto, away on a coach OFFSTAGE
Winter sportsman presenting complicated trick with ease ICESKATER
With all respect, ten go crazy in wild revelry REVERENTLY