23d is “ now Christmas is over an assortment of hens stay painted. Hens stay painted translates to saint stephens day. Thanks.
21d: Lower a witness to the Christian birth. 3 letters. c??
45d: It’s funny how silicate gets inside a mountain pass. 7 letters.
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Still can’t sort 63a. p?r ?m?e?y
Thanks to all ! Final clue !
52d: After the start of Christmas, it’s inclined to injury. 5 letters. c?a??
I thought charm , c plus harm but it must end in p to match periphery.