Francesca Battistelli told CCM Magazine's Caroline Lusk that "I've always dreamed about making a Christmas album.

It's a more obscure classic, so a lot of people haven't heard it and I love to hear the reactions to such a fun Christmas song.

Plenty of Christmas albums have released this year, from Jason Gray, Steven Curtis Chapman, Josh Wilson, and Lincoln Brewster, and Francesca's offering is just as good as each one of the aforementioned artists'.

With a great blend of old favourites and new songs guaranteed to be hits; this album is sure to have many repeat plays this November and December.

"[5] Thorson also said that "From her website, Francesca said this about her project: 'I am beyond excited about this Christmas album, my producer, Ian Eskelin, did an incredible job bringing my vision for these songs to life, and I can't wait for everyone to hear them!

Three things come to mind when I think of "Christmas" by Francesca Battistelli: vintage style, swingin' music, and jolly old fun.

"[5] Indie Vision Music's Jonathan Andre said that "Now releasing her first Christmas album in 2012, aptly titled Christmas, this household name for many across the world has been able to give us 13 tracks of holiday cheer and joy, with a distinct and great balance between holiday songs and songs about Christ's birth.

Featuring her two radio singles from 2009 on the album ('You're Here' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'), as well as original songs 'Christmas Is', 'Heaven Everywhere' and 'Christmas Dreams'; this infusion of pop and jazz to create a 60s musical atmosphere is a great technique, reminding listeners that Christmas is for all time periods- not just for the 21st century, nor played in 21st century music style.

Whether it's singing songs about hanging up a Christmas tree, or reminding listeners of the promise given to all of us, Francesca's infectious vocals full of vibrancy, life and hope are able to create an album that's one of my favourites of the year, and certainly destined to earn her a Dove Award nomination for Christmas album of the year!

Whether you're a fan of hard rock, or easy listening or anything in between, Francesca Battistelli's Christmas is a great album to purchase".

[6] Jesus Freak Hideout's Ryan Barbee wrote that "People across the country are singing to the classic Christmas tunes of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.

From the moment her soulful vocals hit the airwaves, I knew if she were to ever attempt a project of the sort, she'd knock it out of the park, and she's done exactly that with Christmas.

You don't have to be a Francesca follower to get enjoyment and enrichment out of Christmas, this is one of those rare releases that lives in its own holiday holy land—accessible to all with ears to hear.