[1] It was released in Australia in November 1993 with proceeds going to the Red Shield Appeal by the Salvation Army for at-risk children and youth throughout the country.

[2] The Spirit of Christmas series started when Myer, an Australian department store, wished to continue their philanthropic support in the community, "whilst at the same time providing something special for everyone to enjoy".

[1] They choose the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal for at-risk children and youth throughout the country as the first recipients.

[1] Session and touring musician, Lindsay Field was appointed the executive producer and compiler.

[2] Field contacted various fellow Australian musicians – including those he had worked with personally – to donate a track for the compilation, most commonly a new rendition of a standard Christmas carol.