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The project was inspired by iconic holiday records from artists like , The Beach Boys , and The Carpenters . Moving away from the lush, layered production of their previous work ( Volume Two ), the duo opted for a "back-to-basics" approach.

: The album has sold over 391,000 copies in the U.S. and received a silver certification in Europe.

: A portion of the proceeds from every sale was donated to 826 National , a nonprofit tutoring and writing network. Album Review: She & Him – A Very She & Him Christmas iTD_She___Him_-_A_Very_She___Him_Christmas.rar

: Provides most of the lead vocals, described by reviewers from Pitchfork as having a "smoky" and "soulful" delivery.

Critical response was generally positive, though some reviewers at The Guardian found the execution occasionally "joyless" or "expressionless". Conversely, reviewers at Beats Per Minute praised its "transcendent melancholia" and suitability for quiet holiday activities like baking or wrapping presents. The project was inspired by iconic holiday records

(notable for swapping traditional gender roles) Blue Christmas Little Saint Nick The Christmas Song Reception and Commercial Success

(featured in the TV show New Girl ) Christmas Wish (originally by NRBQ) Sleigh Ride Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Silver Bells and received a silver certification in Europe

is the first holiday album and third studio release from the indie-folk duo consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward , released on October 24, 2011 , under Merge Records . Known for its intimate and stripped-back aesthetic, the album features twelve tracks of classic holiday covers recorded primarily with acoustic guitar, ukulele, and vocals. Album Concept and Musical Style