| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jovial seasonal mood | New York Times | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Source of warmth in the winter, perhaps | The Chronicle of Higher Education | 07 Sep 2018 |
| Source of warmth in the winter, perhaps | ||
| What people get in early December | USA Today | 16 Sep 2015 |
| What people get in early December | ||
| Certain holiday feeling | ||
| Out-of-season spook, maybe. |