For anyone feeling a little blue as the Christmas decorations come down, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone — Mariah Carey might be taking it even harder.
In a playful yet dramatic video shared on Saturday, January 3, the pop icon is seen watching helplessly as two people begin dismantling one of her beloved Christmas trees. As ornaments are carefully removed from the branches, Carey panics in real time, waving her arms and pleading, “No! No!” in a way only she can pull off.
The moment was perfectly soundtracked with her 2025 single In Your Feelings, which has been dominating the Adult R&B Airplay chart. Carey summed up the mood with a short but relatable caption: “When they say ‘Christmas is over.’” The clip quickly resonated with fans who know just how deeply she connects with the holiday season.
Christmas May Be Over, But 2025 Was a Win for Mimi
While saying goodbye to Christmas is never easy for Carey, the 2025 holiday season gave her plenty to celebrate. In December, she once again made music history when her timeless classic All I Want for Christmas Is You reclaimed the record for the longest-running No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.
The festive anthem spent its 20th total week at the top of the chart, solidifying its status as one of the most successful songs of all time. Carey marked the milestone on Instagram with her signature mix of gratitude and glam, writing, “Humbly taking back the torch!! 20 weeks at #1. I’m so grateful.”
The wins didn’t stop there. The song went on to add two more weeks at No. 1, and in the process, Carey reached another career-defining achievement — her 100th week at the top of the Hot 100. Few artists in music history can claim a résumé like that.
A Festive Vegas Residency and Famous Fans
Throughout the season, Carey kept the holiday spirit alive with her annual Christmas performances, this time headlining a festive residency in Las Vegas. The shows drew packed crowds and even a few high-profile admirers.
Among them was Rihanna, who attended one of the performances and shared a backstage moment with Carey. Rihanna reportedly told her that seeing Mariah perform during the holidays has become a personal tradition — a sentiment echoed by countless fans known lovingly as the Lambs.
Looking Ahead to a Big 2026 Moment
Even as the ornaments come down, Carey isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Looking ahead to 2026, she already has a major global moment on the calendar. In February, she’s set to perform at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan.
She teased the announcement with a charming video message, showing off her Italian and telling fans, “Ci vediamo a Milano!” — a reminder that while Christmas may be over, exciting things are always on the horizon for Mimi.
For now, fans can enjoy the relatable chaos of Watch Mariah Carey Grow Emotional as the Holiday Season Comes to a Close: “Christmas Is Over” — a moment that perfectly captures how hard it can be to let go of the most magical time of the year.
