Speaking on his motivations to release a Christmas album, in a press statement, Barnes said, "One of the greatest surprises I ever got from our children was when they all snuck away into the garage and secretly recorded themselves singing carols for me.

On Christmas morning, when I awoke, they proudly gave me the recording and sat eagerly waiting for me to listen to it.

That year I received lots of great gifts from various family members, but that recording had me weeping like a baby.

This album is my gift back to the kids, the grandkids and everyone out there who just wants to sit and sing with their family on Christmas.

[1][3] The album debuted at number one on the ARIA Charts, becoming Barnes' 15th solo chart topper, extending the record for most Australian number one albums.