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Virtuous man showing seasonal kindness? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

goodwill

'seasonal kindness?' is the definition.
(Christmas time is the season of goodwill)

'virtuous man' is the wordplay.
'virtuous' becomes 'good' (synonyms).
'man' becomes 'will' (short for William).
'good'+'will'='GOODWILL'

'showing' is the link.

(Other definitions for goodwill that I've seen before include "compassion" , "intangible asset" , "Benevolence" , "Benevolent feeling - business asset" , "Disposition to kindness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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