Spectator Christmas Crossword.

[HaizeyDays]

Although I've always taken the Spectator, I've never attempted the corssword, but I thought I would have a go at the Christmas one. I have had a stab at it and got about a third of the answers, but I wondered if anyone had any hints / tips / pointers on how best to deal with the rubric. Also the particluar style of the clues ?

Also is Dumpynose wishing us a Joyous Noel?

KHT

[kayakamina]

He is wishing us a 'Joyous Time'

The letters in the yellow squares spell out the name of a 1900th century English poet and her most famous work will give you the first three lines referred to in the preamble.

I found the clues suggested by the 4th word as the most difficult, but if you think 'books from the Bible' you should get there.

Good luck and come back if you are stuck.

[oldenburg]

Would some kind person end my frustration with 37A?
?I?HA?: Director has the stew
First letter probably D. Why can't I see the answer?

[Ruthrobin]

Can you help me with how the eighth word can be split into two elements akin to those of ?U??N, M?R?E?, REE?, and ?R?WN. I am really frustrated to be stuck at this last hurdle.
Thanks in advance

[Ruthrobin]

37A I think you are expected to put THE into DIR and come up with a word that means fluster or stew - Good luck - come back to me if you have any other problems - I've completed it apart from the elements the eighth word can be split into.