Mariah Carey: The Reigning Queen of Christmas
Mariah Carey has firmly established herself as the reigning queen of the holiday season, and her children couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate her legacy!
Following the resurgence of her classic 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which has soared back to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Carey’s twins—Monroe and Moroccan, who are now 13 years old and share a father in Nick Cannon—made it a memorable milestone by honoring their mother with an unexpected stage surprise.
In an Instagram video shared on December 10, Carey showcased a heartfelt moment during her concert in Raleigh, North Carolina. As she performed, her teenagers emerged from backstage with a stunning bouquet of flowers to present to their mom amidst applause from fans.
A Heartwarming Tribute
Prior to this touching moment, an announcer took to the stage declaring: “I don’t mean to interrupt you all, but I want you each to remember we’re here tonight not just for music. We’re presenting our queen Mariah flowers because ‘All I Want for Christmas’ has reclaimed its spot at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart! Let’s hear it for our Queen of Christmas!”
Overwhelmed with emotion after being embraced by Monroe and Moroccan on stage, Carey expressed her gratitude: “Thank you! Wow! What perfect timing for this news. It’s from the Hot 100? Thanks so much to everyone involved in making that happen.”
She reiterated these sentiments in an Instagram caption where she shared some reflections on that special night: “Last night during my concert in Raleigh—I learned that ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ returned triumphantly to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! Couldn’t have asked for a more magical place or audience than my fantastic fans along with my kids and beloved #Christmastime tour family. Immense love and gratitude ❤️❤️❤️ M.”
Celebrating Milestones
This remarkable moment coincides with Carey’s celebration of three decades since releasing Merry Christmas, which features her iconic single “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” To mark this occasion meaningfully, she launched a special deluxe edition of the album and continues performing during her ongoing Christmas Time tour.
“I’ve poured my heart into this project,” Carey shared earlier with PEOPLE regarding details about her tour launch last April. “Collaborating with amazing talents like Miss Debbie Allen was pivotal. Expect brand new songs alongside some unforgettable duets.”
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