The album received generally positive reviews, with critics complimenting the lyrical content of the original songs and the overall sound. "Acoustic Hearts of Winter" debuted on the US "Billboard" 200 at 78, and peaked on the Top Holiday Albums chart at 14. It was the second best-selling holiday album of 2006. The sole single from the album, "Greatest Time of Year", used to promote "", peaked at 96 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Aly & AJ promoted the album mainly on "CD USA" and at the 2006 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. In 2007, the album was re-released with three new traditional cover songs.