It was created and produced by JibJab Bros. Studios (now StoryBots Inc.) and premiered exclusively on Netflix on December 1, 2017.

[1] It received six nominations for the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards and won two, including for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program.

Common Sense Media gave it a five-star review, calling it a "dynamic and positive special [that] highlights the importance of sharing time with loved ones during the holidays".

[2] The Star Tribune also named it a top TV pick and praised it as a "silly but charming animated special".

The music release includes the original song "Sharing Christmas (With the Ones You Love)" from the television special, as well as "Crazy for Christmastime" from the StoryBots short-form video.