The song occupies a polarizing place in British culture, frequently appearing on lists of both the best and worst Christmas songs.
: In a 1987 TV adaptation, the song was performed by a "good-time-girl" character played by Twiggy as a "lusty pub song," further removing it from its caroling aesthetic. Cliff Richard’s Transformation christmas_time_mistletoe_and_wine
: Released as Richard's 99th single, it became the highest-selling single of 1988 , spending four weeks at number one in the UK. It sold approximately 750,000 copies in just six weeks. Critical and Public Reception The song occupies a polarizing place in British