A christmas Medley

[jacdo]

Bringing presents ( 5-4-3) .Lighting up time (9-2-3-4) .Seasonal precipitation (4-3-3) .
A past time for young and old (5-7) .Has to be done while children are asleep (7-5-8) .
Any help given is much appreciated to see this one off.

[mollykins]

The first word of seasonal precipitation would snow wouldn't it.

[mollykins]

would *be* snow

[flickygirl]

bringing presents = three wise men ????

[rosiegreengrass]

A past time for young and old...Happy Families?

[Brenden]

Deliver their presents?

[rosiegreengrass]

seasonal precipitation.. Snow and Ice?

[jacdo]

Thanks for your answers so far and to all my puzzle helpers throughout the past year.
I Wish You All The Happiest Of New Years For 2011 With My Thanks.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx