[4] David A. Milberg of AllMusic stated that the album includes "Not just the standards, but some tasty originals like 'A Not-So-Merry Christmas'".

"[6] Cash Box described as "Bobby Vee makes his contribution to the Christmas Season with this package of uptempo tunes with a Yuletide flavor, The Chanter makes a brief departure from the light-hearted mood.

"[7] The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said the album provides "Popular holiday songs with the personal sentiment of Bobby Vee".

[8] Courier-Post praised "a pleasant collection of tunes ranging from the nostalgic "Christmas Wish" to the jolly "Jingle-Bell Rock."

His refreshing interpretation of holiday standards like "Silver Bells" and "Winter Wonderland"[9] The Pittsburgh Press called it "a spirited album"[10]