Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to stream Christmas songs for the next two months!
Sorry Thanksgiving, and any other holidays between Halloween and Christmas, but I’ve been waiting for this Christmas ever since the last one ended. The urge I feel to drink hot chocolate with marshmallows on top while sitting in front of the fireplace watching Christmas movies is at an all time high.
The only song that could make this feeling better is “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey.
The obsession with this song has to be valid, if people are willing to listen to it 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for two months straight as tradition.
Of course, there are other 1950s and ‘60s Christmas classics, such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolf the Red-Nose Reindeer”, that many claim as being nostalgic. In reality, the only place you’d hear these are at your little siblings’ elementary school concert.
However, there is something in Carey’s song, which was originally released in 1994, that puts it on a whole other level from those tacky and old songs.
Her song is for a more mature audience and it appeals to listeners’ emotions compared to other songs. And honestly, who cares about Frosty’s melting problem and Rudolph’s nose rash?
Alongside focusing on the Christmas cheer, Carey’s song is also about love, which is more appealing to a wider audience.
Conspiracies aside, the real reason why everyone overplays this song has to be because they can proudly unleash their inner star idol with no shame. It gives everyone a free pass to attempt Carey’s iconic whistle notes without the neighbors calling the cops on you for noise pollution. Sounds very appealing, especially if the others that are attempting to belt out this song are as bad as you.
One could argue that it isn’t the best Christmas song based on personal preferences, but who can’t argue with facts and the impact Carey’s song has had on the Billboard Charts. Since 2019, “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been returning to No. 1 on the charts four years in a row, including last year.
One of Carey’s competitors for the “Best Christmas Song” title is Wham!’s “Last Christmas”. The song, written by George Michael, shows off his vocals. Even with the cheesy lyrics, his voice manages to rival Carey’s.
The battle between the songs was a long, hard fought war, but in the end, “All I Want for Christmas is You” comes out on top every year, which isn’t a surprise. Despite the steep competition Carey has, she always has the most Christmas spirit.
Putting the battle between the “Best Christmas Song” aside, Carey forever holds the title of Queen of Christmas, with her jingles taking over the radio waves every November till January.
