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Mariah Carey and Christmas music go together like peppermint and hot cocoa, let’s be real. The instant-classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, an extremely festive pop song co-written and produced by Carey from her 1994 “Merry Christmas” album, is a staple during the holiday season; it reclaims at top spot on the music charts, it’s played in nearly every department store, it’s on heavy radio rotation, it’s a top karaoke number at any holiday party, and it just happens to be one of the best selling Christmas songs of all time.

This year marks 25 years since the release of “Merry Christmas”, a milestone anniversary that’s also the same date of Christmas Day — which has lead to much speculation that the singer will release a new album or, at least, new holiday music to celebrate this year.

Additionally, Carey has been posting photos recently on Instagram from her time at the recording studio. I haven’t actually seen a confirmation anywhere online (or in an interview), but I have seen comments from members of “The Lambily” (that’s what M.C. nicknamed her fanbase) stating that she’s recording a new festive record.

Could it just be wishful thinking? Maybe. Although, I really do hope it’s true.

In the meantime, if you have plans to head to Las Vegas, Nevada this fall, make sure you scoop up a pair of tickets to see Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Concert, which are currently on sale at MariahCarey.com/tour. She’ll perform five shows between November 22nd – November 30th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Stay merry!