"Not a Creature Was Stirring..."

A weekly meta crossword created by members of the forum. Difficulty levels will vary. Hints are usually available starting Wednesday, and solutions are posted on Sunday.
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"Not a Creature Was Stirring..."

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Good morning Muggles! I hope you all have a peaceful and safe holiday season.

The meta answer is a Christmas carol. Confirm by PM or on Crosshare.

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OTC. Very nice. Thanks for the puzzle & Happy Holidays!
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#3

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Off the couch.
Fun puzzle!
Thanks!
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#4

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Off the couch. Fun but not easy for me.
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Off the couch. Merry Christmas!
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#6

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Off the couch.

WSJ meta worthy!

Merry Christmas!
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Off the Christmas cookie crumb-filled couch.
As always, thanks for the MMM Peter.
Happy Holidays all!
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My dad is just getting into metas— this will be a great holiday puzzle for him 🎄
Thanks, Peter!
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Off the couch - thanks for the puzzle, Peter. Happy Holidays to all!
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#10

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De-couched! Nice puzzle...had to think on it some.
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#11

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I am off the couch
Now I have to do some work
Thank you Peter A.
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Off the couch. Thanks Peter!
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Off the couch I believe. Fun! Happy Holidays to all!
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"Not a Creature Was Stirring..." and neither am I. I am firmly stuck on the couch. I have found at least one possible mechanism for every starred clue, but nothing seems to work to solve the meta. I am getting pretty far afield chasing down these pesky rabbits. Time for a break. Based on the responses here I must be over complicating things.
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Tossed right off the Davenport. Lovely puzzle, Peter!
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Just what the doctor ordered. I’m home sick (just a cold) and couldn’t handle anything harder. Thanks for a nice Christmas gift Peter.
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I really enjoyed this. Thank you, Peter!
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#18

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Oh, that had a tough little twist but I haven't felt this much satisfaction in solving a meta in a loooong time.

Really clever! And really tricky!
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Thanks, Peter! Getting in the proper mood now.
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Not confirmed yet, but for sure off the couch. Nice.
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