The annual thaw is upon us: At long last, we can re-enterMariah Carey’s winter wonderland.
Move over,celebrities in Halloween costumes the Queen of Christmas is back to reclaim her throne.
But ultimately, it’s Carey’s voice that shatters her icy prison.

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“It’s time,” she sings in her famous high pitch.
The holiday hit has become a seasonal staple, earning Carey her title as the musical Queen of Christmas.
“It was popular, but it didn’t have what it has now.
That makes me feel really proud as someone that loves Christmas so much.”
“I personally like to wait till after Thanksgiving to really get gung-ho,” she has said.
Carey will kick off herMerry Christmas One and All touron Nov. 15 in Highland, Calif.