It was released in 1961 on the Columbia label (catalog nos.

[1][2] This album consisted of more contemporary Christmas songs, while his Miller's previous Christmas album, Christmas Sing Along with Mitch, consisted of more traditional carols, a few of them of a religious character.

1 spot, and remained on the chart for 13 weeks.

[3][4] AllMusic later gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars.

Reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote: "There are no surprises here -- Miller's records are all essentially the same; the only things that change are the songs -- but anyone who enjoys his sound should find this holiday album worth adding to their collection.