The Christmas anthem rakes in millions!
Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” is not just the soundtrack of Christmas—it’s an unstoppable money-making machine. With each passing year, the song continues to bring in millions, making Carey’s Christmas royalties feel like an infinite money glitch that leaves everyone else in the dust.
Every December, Carey’s classic earns her a jaw-dropping $3 million annually from royalties alone. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With streaming revenues surpassing $60 million and additional profits pouring in from album sales, downloads, and licensing, Carey’s Christmas cash flow is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Social media is buzzing with admiration for Carey’s unbelievable income stream, with fans calling her holiday anthem a “passive income miracle.” One Twitter user proclaimed, “She really found the infinite money glitch.” Others chimed in, acknowledging that Carey’s holiday hit is the ultimate royalty deal, “More like a $3 million gift to herself each year,” said another fan. Can you imagine knowing you’ll make a guaranteed $3 million every January 1st? That’s the ultimate Christmas bonus!
More like with $3 million to spend for the year it’s like a Christmas gift to herself
— chetrycherry (@chedonttalkk) December 3, 2024
“All I Want for Christmas Is You” has spent 14 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and its record-shattering success continues. In 2023, the song broke streaming records with a mind-blowing 23.7 million streams on Christmas Day alone, bringing the total closer to 2 billion streams. This holiday classic has become more than just a festive anthem—it’s a massive source of wealth and an evergreen hit that stays relevant year after year.
Carey’s holiday anthem is the perfect example of a “work once, earn forever” deal, and if there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that Mariah Carey isn’t just singing for the season—she’s singing all the way to the bank.
