“It’s time!!!!”

to address her critics.

The unofficial “Queen of Christmas” has spoken.

Mariah Carey performs a Christmas concert on Nov. 6 in Highland, Calif

Mariah Carey performs a Christmas concert on Nov. 6, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

“Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??”

she wrote in the social media post below.

“There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things!

About to celebrate #Christmastime with my Boston #lambily!”

Thank you so much for listening to my music on Spotify!

Your support through the years is the greatest gift i could ask for.

This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album,Merry Christmas.

She adds, “happy holidays,” before blowing a kiss at the camera.

“As much as I love Christmas, I thought that the record company was off.

Obviously, I couldn’t have been more wrong.”

Carey had wanted to be the sole individual who could use the signifier, but the U.S.

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board did not agree.