ACROSS

1. That singer in the church is possibly Sir Hector. (9)

6. The front 'foot' of a creature. (7)

10. Bounder. (3)

12. One always involved in rows. (3)

13. It's about Adam's mate (the administrative) official. (5)

14. But, however. (3)

15. Possess. (3)

16. It might be Bill's leg she used to make the noisy parts of Santa's transport. (11)

17. Gratified, by deluding perhaps. (8)

20. Topped the cake with broken dice. (4)

21, 61a & 62a. Bing Crosby song - the aspiration of many an emigrant at this time of year. (3,2,4,3,9)

22. Bashful. (3)

23. There's likely to be some mistletoe above these! (6)

25. Note - the young lady may be a tumbler. (5)

28. Jewelled headgear. (5)

31. One with a knife - in Redcar, very likely. (6)

32. Captivate with a gateway. (8)

33. One of a flock. (5)

34. Bid, tender. (5)

36. A camping mix-up for the military undertaking. (8)

38. Scurry to make a subtle change. (6)

39. During the thaw, one sees this Southern wino. (5)

42. Fleshy fruit with a stone. (5)

46. It's a little way of ensuring no beer spillage! (6)

47. One of Santa's little helpers. (3)

48. Protection worn in the kitchen. (5)

49. Desist. (4)

50. This flower sounds like a symptom of seasonal weather. (8)

53. If you can't identify him from this much of a clue, should you ask for more? (6,5)

56. Amphibian. (3)

57. Strange or uneven. (3)

58. Wine featuring some Rosario jasmine. (5)

59. Organ of hearing. (3)

60. Piece of 54 down (3)

61. See 21 across.

62. See 21 across.

DOWN

1. Might macro-ricks scar this town in Monaghan? (14)

2. An excessive amount of a drug. (8)

3. Perfect way I give out cards. (5)

4. Herb has identified a pair of pronouns. (5)

5. Decomposes. (4)

6. See 35 down.

7. Make a phone call from a Waterford location. (4)

8. This horse ensures there's no hair on the tart! (7)

9. Water source retained and properly maintained. (4,4)

10. No stubble left? That was a near thing! (5,5)

11. OK, deny how this carried Mary to Bethlehem. (6)

18. Vapour. (3)

19. This plant could make hundreds sick. (4)

21. Little devil. (3)

24. Finish off 59 across and gain affection. (6)

26. Beard of barley. (3)

27 & 54d. Browse the internet and fuel a dish of meat and seafood. (4,3,4)

29. Will these get you up in the world in London Orchards? (6,3,5)

30. Scrutinise Central Tuscany. (4)

32. The cheese is made up. (4)

33. Location where radio and TV programmes are recorded. (6)

35 & 6d. Pet of different odour? Perhaps. (4-6,6)

37. Wildebeest. (3)

40. Is it really a plant, or just Keeping Up Appearances? (8)

41. Achieve victory. (3)

43. Fruit seeds. (4)

44. Item passed from generation to generation. (8)

45. Fed more to provide liberty. (7)

46. Sound of disapproval for most of the novel. (3)

47. Surplus. (6)

49. A thin slice of southern offal. (6)

51. The lowest point of the broken drain. (5)

52. if there’s a cross in front of these, how puzzling they are! (5)

54. See 27 down.

55. Piece of Celtic jewellery. (4)