Global pop icon Mariah Carey has officially ushered in the 2025 holiday season with a new festive video, transforming into a glamorous Mrs. Claus and reaffirming her title as the “Queen of Christmas.”
The 56-year-old singer released the video across her social media platforms as Halloween came to a close, continuing her beloved annual tradition of declaring that “It’s time!” — a phrase that has become synonymous with the start of Christmas festivities.
In the whimsical clip, Carey appears in an ethereal white ensemble adorned with wings and feathers, before discovering that her makeup has been stolen by a mischievous elf. With a wave of her hand and her signature declaration, she magically transforms the elf into a snowman and herself into a red, fur-trimmed Christmas gown, signaling that the holiday season has officially begun.
The scene then shifts to Carey soaring over a snow-covered New York City, steering her sleigh and delivering presents as her 1994 holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” plays in the background. A caption accompanying the video read:
“Mariah Carey kicks off the 2025 holiday season with her annual ‘It’s Time’ announcement!”
Fans flooded the comment section with excitement, declaring November 1st an unofficial global holiday:
“Mariah Carey has officially made every November 1st an event!” wrote one fan.
“It’s not officially Christmas until Mariah Carey screams ‘It’s time!’ at midnight!” added another.
The enduring hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” continues to dominate holiday playlists, amassing over 2.2 billion streams on Spotify to date and achieving a record 24.8 million plays on Christmas Day last year alone.
Earlier this year, Carey prevailed in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Troy Powers and Andy Stone, who alleged that her 1994 song copied elements of their 1989 track of the same name. A U.S. judge dismissed the case, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient evidence of similarity.
The pop superstar also made headlines in October 2025 with her first Australian tour in 11 years, performing alongside Pitbull and Wiz Khalifa at the Brisbane Showground before a headline concert in Sydney.
True to her playful spirit, Carey delighted fans mid-performance by sampling Australia’s famous Vegemite spread, theatrically scooping a spoonful on stage — a moment that drew cheers and laughter from the audience, further cementing her reputation as both a diva and a delightful entertainer.#newsafro_
