This piece was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet and premiered in December 2006 in Avery Fisher Hall, New York in a joint concert with Canadian Brass. Although composed for double brass quintet and percussion, the piece works equally well in this version for brass band. It is based on the following carols; 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', 'Joy to the World', 'Deck the Halls', 'Angels We Have Heard on High', 'Good King Wenceslas', 'Jingle Bells' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.