Mariah Carey is officially launching the holiday season with her signature flair. The Grammy-winning artist announced the arrival of Christmas festivities with a whimsical social media video released at midnight on November 1st. This year’s announcement featured a fun twist, as she donned the iconic Morticia Addams outfit from “The Addams Family” and shared a dance with a Gomez Addams lookalike.
In the entertaining black-and-white clip, with sponsorship from Kay Jewelers, Carey playfully interacts with her dance partner before she theatrically pushes him aside and unveils her classic red Christmas attire as the clock strikes midnight. The scene bursts into vibrant color as she joyfully declares, “it’s tiiiime!” while the opening melody of her holiday anthem “All I Want for Christmas Is You” fills the air. The clip closes with a humorous touch as Gomez transforms into a snowman.
Carey’s declaration not only marks the official start of the holiday season but also signals her upcoming 21-date holiday tour, starting in Highland, California, on November 6. Leading up to this announcement, Carey teased fans with clever videos, including one featuring a private jet where the pilot humorously states they are headed to the North Pole, to which Carey responds, “Not yet! They’re always trying to rush me.”
In another playful moment shared on social media, actress Kerry Washington interrupts Carey, reminding her that it’s still voting season. In response, Carey reassured Washington that she is registered and prepared for the elections.
Carey reflects on the origins of her holiday announcements, mentioning that they grew out of fans’ inquiries about when to start celebrating. She expressed her joy in the phrase “it’s time,” which has become a beloved tagline for holiday enthusiasts.
Although Carey encourages everyone to embrace the holiday spirit starting November 1, she admits she waits until closer to Christmas to decorate her own home, as the decorations for her tour keep her in the festive mood. Each holiday season is a cherished time for her and her family, especially her 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
As Mariah Carey prepares to take the stage for her holiday tour, her infectious enthusiasm serves as a reminder that the Christmas spirit is just around the corner, bringing joy and festive cheer to fans everywhere.
This marks not only the beginning of the holiday celebrations but also a time for families and friends to come together, emphasizing the joy and warmth of the season. Carey’s vibrant celebration of Christmas invites everyone to embrace the magic of the holidays and look forward to the joy it brings.