[1] However, no progress was made at this time, and she did not comment again on this album until hinting at its production in July 2023, when she announced that she was already working on material for it.

[4] On September 7, Cher unveiled the album's artwork, accompanied by a caption asking the reader if they wanted to share Christmas with her.

[9] The project features guest appearances by Darlene Love, Michael Bublé, Tyga, Cyndi Lauper, and Stevie Wonder.

[21] Matt Collar of AllMusic rated the album three and a half out of five stars and stated that Cher’s Christmas puts her unique touch on a mix of original songs and holiday classics.

[22] He highlighted tracks like the dance-oriented "DJ Play a Christmas Song" and the hip-hop-influenced "Drop Top Sleigh Ride," featuring Tyga, as standout moments.

[23] He praised the collaborations with artists like Darlene Love, Michael Bublé, and Stevie Wonder, and commended Cher's enduring power and relevance in the music industry, calling the album a celebration of her timeless voice and energy.

[24] While Gotto found the reworked "Home" with Michael Bublé a bit off-key, he lauded the album for its overall joy, calling it quintessentially Cher.

[26] Christmas was declared by Billboard the top-selling seasonal collection of 2023 by traditional album sales, with 133,000 copies sold in the US during the Nov. 4, 2023 through Jan. 6, 2024 period.