"Amid the usual slew of cash-ins, here is a Christmas album that does what a Christmas record should: make you feel as warm and comforted as the post-dinner mince pies. As with 2008's Sweet Bells, Rusby draws on the tradition of carol singing in South Yorkshire public houses, even unearthing centuries-old tunes ... Rusby's own compositions - especially the sublime Home - crystallise that festive feeling with lyrics about bells, snow and angels. Whether acoustic guitar or brass, the instrumentation is minimal: her Little Town of Bethlehem is particularly still and magical. Rocking Carol, once given a bonkers electronic treatment by New Order, is warmly rendered with horns and euphonium. You won't play it in June, but this is lovely festive fare".