a) Wood that was used on the fire that warmed baby Jesus. (Number of letters not given.) b) Christmas plant that was believed to guard against drunkenness. c) Christmas films: NEW RICH MATRIARCHAL BOSS. d) TURN HECTIC TIN MOCCASINS. e) CANAL HATES SUET. f) 1939 Duke Ellington tune (4,6) Answes f,g,h, are colours or shades. g) Christmas tree minus toothpaste(4) a colour. I think its mint, but thats only a hunch. h) Mink so clear (7,4)