Mariah Carey's Christmas hit still earns millions yearly

For some, the festive season is incomplete without gingerbread cookies; for others, it's a decorated Christmas tree; and for others, it's a holiday playlist played at full volume. What typically features on the carousel of holiday hits? Besides Christmas carols performed by Krzysztof Krawczyk, which are essential listening during Christmas Eve dinner for every Pole, Mariah Carey's iconic song also enhances the festive atmosphere.

The American singer released a track with status among Christmas songs similar to the Bible among books. Indeed, we're referring to "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The single debuted in 1994 and has since shattered numerous sales records, generating considerable profits for its creator.

Mariah Carey can comfortably relax and remain a millionaire. The song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" practically works "on its own" for the artist every year when the festive season starts. The song is played everywhere, resulting in significant royalties.

Estimates of the multimillion-pound earnings from "All I Want for Christmas Is You" are not overstated. "The Economist" reported as early as 2017 that the artist earns approximately £2 million annually in royalties from the holiday song. According to "The New York Post," the figure is around £2.5 million. It's worth mentioning that when the song premiered nearly three decades ago, the singer received about £46 million in royalties. Many creators aspire to achieve even a fraction of such success.