"Little old driver so lively and quick" (5)

I believe the answer is:

santa

(Other definitions for santa that I've seen before include "-- Barbara" , "Christmas visitor" , "Dec's visitor?" , "Dad in a red and white outfit?" , "visitor bringing gifts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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