I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
This catchy hook explains why no one knows how to kick off the holiday season quite like Mariah Carey! This is why even after 30 years, the “Queen of Christmas” still continues to dominate the airwaves with her eternal holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”.
Featured on Carey’s 1994 holiday album, Merry Christmas, the up-tempo classic was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff. With it’s delightful 1960’s vibe, the song describes how Carey is unimpressed with the materialistic aspects of Christmas. Instead, she only wants be in the presence of her significant other, while blissfully sharing the holiday together.
The song’s accompanying video adds to the song’s endless nostalgia. Directed in a “home movie” format, the video presents images of Carey gleefully frolicking through the snow, while wearing various red Christmas ensembles. It also features her decorating a Christmas tree, and basking in her festive mood. In 2019, Carey released an up to date music video for her holiday staple. The “winter wonderland” inspired visual featured young actress, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Carey’s then 8-year old twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
Since it’s 1994 release, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has remained popular at countless radio stations, kicking off each holiday format. As a result, the song has become a Christmas staple, which soars to the top of the charts every December. To date, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has reached number one in over 30 countries, and remains the bestselling Christmas song in the United States.
