1a father with part in pants perhaps - it's a promise(6) ..r.l.
1d bearing gifts, we hear (8) ..e...c.
23a forget start of carol, being confused, it's not written down (4) ..a.
12a takes down what is on the Christmas menu (4)..t.
21d pessimistic doctor cooked bird (6) ...b.d
Haven't done an crossword in a while and I am out of practice so any help appreciated. A happy new year to you all