According to Dee Snider, the song was written out of inspiration from the classic Christmas song, O Come, All Ye Faithful.
The single reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it Twisted Sister's only Top 40 single.
The song was ranked No. 47 on 100 Greatest 80's Songs and No. 21 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s.
The song is notable for its popular music video directed by Marty Callner, with its emphasis on slapstick comedy.
The end of the song pays tribute to Metcalf's character Douglas C. Niedermeyer from the 1978 film Animal House.