Mariah Carey Launches Holiday Season with Festive Video Announcement

Music icon Mariah Carey has officially marked the beginning of the 2025 holiday season with her annual announcement. As the clock struck midnight on November 1, 2025, Carey released a one-minute video that signals the unofficial start of Christmas festivities. In a playful skit featuring actor Billy Eichner, who portrays a mischievous elf, the clip has already captured the attention of millions of fans across social media platforms.

The video, produced in partnership with beauty retailer Sephora, showcases a humorous exchange between Carey and Eichner. The elf attempts to steal Carey’s gifts, threatening to cancel Christmas. “Any last words?” Eichner’s character asks, to which Carey responds with a light-hearted, “Yeah … it’s time!” Her delivery is marked by her signature high-pitched whistle register, which magically freezes Eichner in place, transforming him into a snowman.

A Magical Transition to Christmas

In the video, Carey undergoes a striking transformation from a heavenly white angel costume to a vibrant red bodysuit adorned with sparkling crystals and a white fur collar. This change emphasizes the transition from Halloween to the Christmas season. As she is whisked away into the night on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, Carey drops a Sephora gift bag down a chimney in a nod to Santa Claus.

The background features her beloved 1994 hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” further enhancing the festive atmosphere. Directed by Joseph Kahn, who previously collaborated with Carey on music videos such as “Type Dangerous” in 2025 and “Boy (I Need You)” in 2003, the clip has quickly become a seasonal tradition for fans who affectionately refer to her as the ‘Queen of Christmas.’

Upcoming Christmas Residency in Las Vegas

As part of her holiday celebrations, Carey is set to perform a Christmas residency at the Dolby Live amphitheatre located in the Park MGM hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The residency runs from November 28 to December 13, 2025, promising to bring her festive spirit to life on stage for fans attending the shows.

The annual announcement and the upcoming residency highlight Carey’s enduring influence during the holiday season, as she continues to delight audiences with her music and festive presence. With tens of millions of views on the announcement video within just 24 hours, it is clear that Carey’s festive spirit resonates widely, bridging the joy of the holiday season to fans around the world.