all answers relate to people places and things to do with xmas
no 11 might be a flop for lunch (6)
no 14 used to be a yachtsman (10)
no 22 piece of the hogsback (9)
no 23 could be a Bollywood actor (4,2,3,4)
no 24 theatrical backers (6)
no 26 lancs town in erudite (9,3,4)
help please