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

She praised the album's cover versions of Christmas tunes, calling them holiday favorites.

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.

[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.