1. The deceased business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge.   Hint First letter clue   2. The red-nosed lead reindeer.   First letter clue   3. The writer of 'The Night Before Christmas'.   First letter clue   4. The composer of the ballet 'The Nutcracker'.   First letter clue   5. The snowman brought to life by magic hat.   First letter clue   6. The miser visited by ghosts on Christmas eve.   First letter clue   7. One who wanted to steal Christmas from Whoville.   First letter clue