Cryptic crossword No 2,796

Hi Serbosh - welcome to MyCrossword! There are some nice ideas in your puzzle and I hope you post some more here. I enjoyed some of the clues and I appreciated the suitably seasonal spooky theme. I think some of your fellow setters may have some constructive feedback on your clues, and I hope that’s helpful for you. One thing I’d suggest is having a read of this page with some tips for setters: https://charliemethven.com/tips

Hello and welcome Serbosh! This had some nice clues, including 10a, 27a, and 23d. I agree with Milo's points - but also agree that these are very standard pitfalls for new setters, so don't be put off! A few further observations follow, which I hope are helpful.