Crossword Clue:

Contraction in a Christmas song

AnswerCrossword Clue
TISContraction in a Christmas song
TISChristmas song contraction
OERContraction in a patriotic song
MAIDSMilkers in a Christmas song
PEARTree in a Christmas song
HENSEuropean trio in a Christmas song
JACKFROSTNose nipper in a Christmas song
TWOComplement of turtledoves in a Christmas song
LORDOne of ten in a Christmas song
MAIDSOctet "a-milking" in a Christmas song
MYTWOFRONTTEETHRequest from Santa in a Christmas song
TURTLEDOVEOne of two in a Christmas song
LORDOne "a-leaping" in a Christmas song
ROSINESSQuality of cheeks in a Christmas song
GEESESix ... a-laying (gift in a Christmas song)
OPENFIREPlaces for roasting chestnuts in a Christmas song
TENNumber of lords a-leaping in a Christmas song
OCTETMaids a-milking in a Christmas song, e.g.
CAROLThe clue "Christmas song" isn't very apt in a May puzzle, but eh, screw it