This Christmas would be re-released in 1995 with all new artwork and a new bonus track, "Angel Man".

The 1995 re-release was later reissued in 2004 under the 20th Century Masters: The Christmas Collection line, labeled The Best of Patti LaBelle.

Allmusic editor Jose F. Promis called This Christmas a "likeable collection of easygoing holiday confections.

The songs prove quite endearing, but in some cases are marred by somewhat dated production [...] Oftentimes, holiday albums such as this – composed of new, untraditional recordings – are somewhat tepid, but that's thankfully not the case here.

Despite a few dull moments and some lackluster production, this is quite an enjoyable and endearing holiday set, and will no doubt please the legendary singer's many fans.