Puzzle 1

Astronomical event that marks the start of autumn.

Country where 2005's Cedar Revolution took place.

Danish Christmas dessert with a spirit.

Frank, author of Dune.

Front porch structure supported by columns.

Idle scribbles.

Ladle water from a sinking boat.

Motor-racing course.

Neatened the ends of long hair.

Paraffin treat that puts a smile on kids' faces.

Planet, Roman god and Queen frontman.

Rachel, played Clare in The Time Traveler's Wife.

Small, elevated mound.

Social Asian monkey; most widespread primate.

Thom E __, nom de plume of NCIS' Timothy McGee.

To do with, anagram of repaint.

Transportation that travels between two places.

Two word phrase, when a pilot jumps out of a plane.