The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and was produced by John Punter.

The song, selected as the album's lead single, was released in November 1984 to coincide with the Christmas market.

Holder soon enters the room, much to the horror of the audience, while Lea pushes Otway off the piano and begins to play.

"[10] Pedro of Record Mirror remarked that Slade had written a calculated "cheery-beery Xmas singalongaSlade epic" in the "all the lads at the bar swaying terrace style, hands joined and pint mugs raised" and "more the rousing chorus anthem type" than the "knees-up" "Merry Xmas Everybody".

In reference to "My Oh My", the band's Christmas hit from the previous year, he concluded, "Recently, all the bookies drastically lowered the odds on lightning striking twice.

[12] Adrian Jones of Number One commented that, with the approach of Christmas, "here come Slade with yet another mawkishly sentimental singalong complete with piano and guitar solo".

was negative in his review, stating, "Choked by the stunning similarity to the Eagles' 'Take It to the Limit' and the stirring orchestration, I could only push the 'reject' button.