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10 Mariah Carey Holiday Songs That Are (Almost) as Good as ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’

From jubilant takes on classic carols to longing ballads that tug at your heartstrings, these songs (also) deserve a place in Carey’s holiday canon

‘Tis the season to be jolly and no one brings joy to her fans — and yes, joy to the world — quite like Mariah Carey. The reigning Queen of Christmas has had a hold on the holidays since the Nineties, with the release of her festive hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” First released in 1994, the song celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and has become a staple on the radio, on streaming services and at holiday parties alike (It’s also once again hit Number One on the charts — a position it’s held the last five years in a row).

But Carey’s Christmas catalog is bigger than just one song. In fact, the singer and songwriter has recorded more than two dozen holiday tracks over her career, the majority of them appearing on 1994’s Merry Christmas and 2010’s Merry Christmas II You. While some of the songs are covers, many are also original tracks written by Carey herself.

As we enter into another holiday season, Rolling Stone is shining the spotlight on some of Carey’s lesser known Christmas songs. From jubilant takes on classic carols, to longing ballads that tug at your heartstrings, here are ten of Mariah Carey’s best Christmas songs outside of “All I Want for Christmas.”

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