 In a UK television special on ITV in December 2012, "Merry Xmas Everybody" was voted third (behind "Fairytale of New York" and "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday") in "The Nation's Favourite Christmas Song".According to the Fan Club Newsletter for January and February 1974, the song was rewarded a Silver Disc for pre-order sales.Within the first week of release, the single had sold 500,000 copies.