Mariah Carey Is Officially 'Defrosted' And Ready To Kick Off The Holiday Season: 'It's Time'
By Melanie VanDerveer on November 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT

"It's TIMEEEEEE!"
If you screamed or sang that as you read it, you know exactly what time it is! Mariah Carey is officially defrosted and ready to get the holiday cheer going. The minute Carey posted her annual video on TikTok and Instagram, many switched from Halloween vibes to festive feels.
The internet has been waiting for this moment very patiently and now that it's finally here, let's get this holiday party started!
Mariah Carey Declared 'It's Time' On Halloween Evening!
It's a yearly tradition that millions wait for and it's finally here. The hit singer's tradition of announcing that it's time to get into the holiday magic started is something that fans wait patiently for each year.
Carey wasted no time announcing that the time has come because she posted her annual "It's Time" video on social media before Halloween even officially ended. And it didn't take long for viewers to like and comment on the fun video. Her TikTok video already has nearly 26 million views, 7 million likes, and 116,000 comments!
"Halloween slayed, but now...it's TIME," Carey began before realizing she was robbed in her newly posted video. Billy Eichner then appears as the elf who informs the singer, "Bad news, Mariah Carey, the elves are striking this year. Elf revenge for putting us through holiday hell."
The video, a partnership with beauty giant Sephora, then continues with Carey saying, "You can't cancel Christmas. It's TIMEEEEE."
And that's it - it's officially time!
Mariah Carey Reminded Fans 'Not Yet' A Few Days Ago
A few days before Halloween, Carey shared a video to remind everyone that it's not quite time yet. "Not yet," she said, over and over in the viral video. "It's not time yet."
Viewers took to the comments to share their excitement about what's to come.
"4 days left, and then it's TIMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE," one person wrote. Another added, "MARIAH WE’RE SO READY."
Many brands also dropped into the comments to share their excitement.
Starbucks wrote, "ready when you are queen." TikTok shared, "take your time mother, we’ll be here." Bath & Body Works added, "But like.. almost time… yes?" Adidas said, "okay we’ll knock again later." American Eagle asked, "can we just fast forward time?"
Mariah Carey Enjoyed Halloween With Her Twins Before Kicking Off The Holiday Season
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Before she completed thawed out and started her holiday run, Carey enjoyed Halloween with her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, 14. She shared some of the fun on her Instagram page in a carousel of photos captioned, "Happy Halloween from Japan!!!"
Carey wore a Japanese Kawaii-inspired costume, a white and blue dress with hot pink hair with blue bows. The twins had similar outfits on.
IG viewers seemed to really love the costumes, leaving positive messages, but many were already focused on the "time."
"Love this love you it’s almost timeeeee," one person wrote. Another added, "Tomorrow is time." Many others simply wrote, "It's time" in anticipation for what was about to happen as soon as Halloween ended.
Holiday Themed Pop-Up Bars Are Gearing Up For The Season

For fans of the "Queen of Christmas" in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami, a special holiday treat is coming your way!
The singer is teaming up with Bucket Listers to launch Mariah Carey's Holiday Bar in those four cities beginning on Nov. 13. This immersive pop-up will offer a "Mariahfied cocktail experience" and will be a "festive, fully-decorated holiday oasis."
A highlight from last year's pop-ups that will be returning is the twice-hourly plays of Carey's iconic, "Letters to Mariah Carey" station, as well as specialty cocktails created with the singer's Black Irish cream.
This year's locations are Mondrian Sky Bar in LA (Nov. 13), UNTITLED at 3 Freeman Alley in NYC (Nov 14), Ray's @ Broken Shaker in Miami (Nov. 20), and On The Record in Las Vegas (Nov. 28).
'Christmastime In Las Vegas' Begins November 28

Carey will once again get Las Vegas fans into the holiday spirit with her residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM for select November and December dates.
In November, she will grace the stage on Nov. 28 and 29, and in December, she has shows set for Dec. 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, and 13. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m.
For tickets and more information, visit Park MGM's website.
Now that Carey has declared it's officially that time of year again, are you ready to get the holiday cheer going or do you wait until after Thanksgiving?