Mariah Carey Marks 30 Years Of Her Classic Christmas Tune With A Festive New Venture
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING To mark the 30th anniversary of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey is giving fans across the U.S. a chance to raise a glass in celebration. The New York location of Mariah Carey's Black Irish Holiday Bar opened Nov. 15. Courtesy of Bucket Listers Many posed with a life-sized cutout of Carey that appeared just outside the entrance, while others danced along to a high-energy mix of 1990s hits and holiday classics, including Carey’s version of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” and, of course, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” As for the bar’s interior, it was decorated from floor to ceiling in silver tinsel, fake snow and twinkling trees. The Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bars, as they’re officially known, are produced by Bucket Listers, an online events company. Courtesy of Bucket Listers To many fans, Carey has become synonymous with the holiday season ― in no small thanks to “All I Want for Christmas is You” and the smash album on which it appeared, “Merry Christmas.” In the 30 years since the album’s release, the singer’s Yuletide empire has grown to include film and TV projects, children’s books, clothing and her own line of ornaments.