This 1959 collection featured the Ray Conniff Singers’ signature lush vocal arrangements on a set of holiday standards. The album reached the Billboard 200, peaking at number 20.
- The album was recorded at Columbia's 30th Street Studio in New York City. It reached number 20 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1959. The album was produced by one of Columbia Records' most successful producers, George Avakian.
- The album featured orchestral arrangements by Ray Conniff, alongside the choir's lush vocal harmonies. Conniff's choral arrangements became a hallmark of his sound, influencing subsequent easy listening artists.
- This release marked a significant commercial success for the Ray Conniff Singers, becoming one of their best-selling albums. It remains a popular choice for holiday listening decades after its initial release.
Ray Conniff and his orchestra were popularizers of a distinctive easy listening sound, layering lush vocal harmonies over orchestral arrangements. The Ray Conniff Singers were a vocal ensemble that performed and recorded with Conniff's orchestra, achieving significant commercial success throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
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