It's time to unpack your ornaments, get out your tinsel, and put "All I Want For Christmas" on blast, because the one true queen of Christmas has finally announced it (via a perfect Instagram video [1]): the holidays can officially begin!

Not only has the festive season officially started, but it also happens to be the 25th anniversary of Mariah Carey's [2] iconic song of the season, which is being rereleased with a deluxe anniversary edition of her album Merry Christmas. To celebrate, we sat down with the global superstar to talk all things festive, including the story behind how she wrote "All I Want For Christmas Is You". . .

. . . and her secrets for decorating during the holidays!

Check out the full interview in the video above, and get tickets here [3] for Mariah Carey [4]'s epic holiday tour kicking off November 22!