Mariah Carey 'It's Time' 2025, How Much Does She Earn In Christmas After 'Defrosting' Each Year?

When Mariah Carey released the song 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from her holiday album, Merry Christmas, in 1994, little did she know that she was creating a pop-culture gem that would be relevant even after 30 years. Since its inception, each year like clockwork, Mariah 'defrosts' from her slumber after Halloween to let the world know that "it's timeeee" for Christmas. 

In malls, parks, parties, or any other public space, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' becomes an inescapable melody that rings in everyone's ears throughout the Christmas season. However, with the song blasting from speakers everywhere you go for at least a month, have you wondered how much Mariah must be earning during the holidays each year? Here's a hint- it's in millions. So, let's take a look at how much richer Mariah Carey gets around Christmas. 

How much does Mariah Carey make each year during the Christmas season through her song, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'? 

Mariah Carey's song, All I Want For Christmas Is You became an instant hit when it was released in 1994 as part of her fourth studio album, Merry Christmas. With the song topping charts in nearly 26 countries, Mariah earned USD 60 million at its initial release. However, year after year for the last three decades, the song finds its way onto the top charts and into Spotify's streaming numbers as soon as Halloween passes and Mariah starts to 'defrost', a.k.a the holiday season begins. According to calculations by The Economist, Mariah earns approximately USD 2.5 million in royalties each year. However, The New York Post suggested that the amount was much higher, stating that she made USD 3 million every Christmas. 

Records, awards, and accolades of Mariah Carey's Christmas song 

Mariah Carey's Christmas song has been highly acclaimed and awarded. It became a part of history after being inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. Meanwhile, Spotify reported that 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' is the most-streamed holiday song all around the world. Instead of its popularity decreasing, People reported that Mariah's holiday song's streams have been consistently increasing each year. 

'It's Time' 2025: When does Mariah Carey defrost and what does that mean? 

After All I Want For Christmas was widely recognised as a Christmas pop-culture staple, memes began circulating, creating the narrative that Mariah Carey 'defrosts' each year after Halloween. After defrosting and waking up from her slumber, she lets people know that it's time for Christmas, and her song, which has become synonymous with the holiday, starts playing everywhere. This was, of course, a funny meme narrative. However, Mariah has been taking her title of Christmas Queen in stride and has started to post official 'It's Time' announcements each year before Christmas, making the memes come alive. 

In her 'It's Time' videos, which she releases on November 1 of each year, it always starts with showcasing the end of Halloween and the incoming of Christmas. As the vibes of the video change from spooky season with pumpkins to white winters with sleds, Mariah sings 'It's Time' in her iconic whistle note, and then the chorus to 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' starts playing. This year as well, Mariah released the 'It's Time 2025' announcement on November 1, 2025. However, for this holiday season, she partnered with Sephora for her iconic video. 

Click here to see the video. 

What are your thoughts on Mariah Carey making millions each year from her Christmas song? 

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