Holiday Rom-Com Tropes

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Overly enthusiastic local official organizing the town jubilee (5)
• Romantic climax often interrupted by a falling prop or side character (4)
• Matchmaking role played by a precocious child or wise elder (5)
• Impending corporate task the main character must finish by December 24th (8)
• Magical weather event that conveniently strands the main couple together (4)
• Former partners who show up unannounced at the worst possible time (4)
• Quaint family-owned lodging usually facing foreclosure (3)
• Singer who always seems to interrupt a crucial romantic moment (7)

Down

• Common profession for the sweet, flour-dusted local love interest (5)
• Leafy excuse for the protagonists to finally lock lips (9)
• He is often from a made-up European nation like Aldovia (6)
• Frequently single parent who rediscovers love (3)
• Mandatory cozy wardrobe for the rugged local handyman (7)
• Wealthy protagonist hiding their true identity from locals (4)

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