What does the cryptic crossword clue "Christmas meal, followed by kiss and an elegantly carved pipe (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GOOSE (synonym="”Christmas meal” plus NECK=”kiss”") + NECK (synonym="”kiss”") = GOOSENECK The answer is GOOSENECK.

Christmas meal, followed by kiss and an elegantly carved pipe (9)

Guardian Cryptic #26138 | 7 Down | 2013-12-23 flower

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