“Merry Christmas” is Mariah Carey‘s first Christmas album and the fourth studio album in her discography. This album showcases Carey’s renditions of popular Christmas songs as well as original tracks that she co-wrote with Walter Afanasieff.

The album features a contemporary holiday theme with gospel-inspired background vocals. One of the standout tracks from the album is “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Carey’s version of “O Holy Night” from the album is a powerful and moving rendition that captures the essence of the Christmas spirit with its soulful delivery and uplifting message.