This crossword No. 25198 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Dec 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25198 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Capital decorations crackers provided, perhaps, at get-together : PAPERHATS
6-across – She may cook the Christmas dinner, if we go out : WIFE
8-across – Very good article on cake decoration : ANGELICA
9-across – Roster made out for a skiing holiday? : RESORT
10-across – The commanding officer must get present to be consistent : COHERE
11-across – Exceptionally animated, decorated with glittering ornaments : DIAMANTE
12-across – Fish goes on ice, perhaps : SKATES
15-across – Superfluous things on the tree at the end of Christmas : NEEDLESS
16-across – Party novelties providing all-inclusive benefits : BALLOONS
19-across – Remained sober, we hear : STAYED
21-across – Embraces sweetheart and wives : ESPOUSES
22-across – The bird may make a timely appearance : CUCKOO
24-across – Volume of tax return accepted by firm starting with nothing : OCTAVO
25-across – Mince pies and preserve inside for gourmets : EPICURES
26-across – Part of the house decorations that are not wasted : USED
27-across – Christmas decoration? Some let it get out of hand : MISTLETOE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Swivel camera towards Christmas show on stage : PANTO
2-down – Christmas gift offer : PRESENT
3-down – The flower of German wine : RHINE
4-down – Boy involved in a row with 1 down part : ALADDIN
5-down – Packets once holding right sort of decorations : STREAMERS
6-down – A fool to moan about a festive occasion : WASSAIL
7-down – Anticipation of what might be set for tea or dinner at Christmas : FORETASTE
13-down – Packs gifts without a second thought : KNAPSACKS
14-down – Small present upsets 6 across, about to result in bitter squall : SNOWSTORM
17-down – Up for Christmas, he will have a way with him : LEONARD
18-down – Relatively ugly characters in 1 down : SISTERS
20-down – Bill’s a relation : ACCOUNT
22-down – It’s cold with central heating off! : CHILL
23-down – Decorations have point for those that have eaten too much : OBESE
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.