"..in fine style...There are well-researched sleeve notes and an excellent standard of musicianship throughout... beautiful arrangements...makes for a seasonal glow which warms this chilly, rainy Summer day - I can almost smell the mulled wine! Recommended for Christmas-aholics everywhere."

"The four people around England's Tim Laycock manage between them to play twenty-five instruments. Sometimes less is more, but the musicians of the New Scorpion Band are in full command of their resources. On this CD we find Christmas and winter songs, quintessentially British. It's simply fantastic, the way in which the band performs the songs and tunes, and in particular, various wind instruments are used to compelling effect. And on top of that there is perfectly blended part-singing, it's a real joy. Absolutely brilliant, this music sounds good even in summer." - FOLKER MAGAZINE, Germany.