Songs covered on the album included "Silver Bells," "Winter Wonderland," "Away in a Manger" and "O Holy Night.

Crawford called the album's remakes of holiday Christian tunes to be the record's highlights, praising "What Child Is This?"

[5] In addition, online publication Ultimate Twang gave the record a positive reception in their review.

"The Judds made a lot of great music during the 80s, but this album may well be the epitome," writers commented.

[3] In its original release, it was offered in several formats: a vinyl LP, audio cassette and compact disc.

In its original 1987 release, Christmas Time peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

In its original release, Christmas Time peaked at number nine on the holiday albums chart in December 1987.

[11] Ten years later, the single made its first appearance on the Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 68 in January 1998.