Released in 1994, Merry Christmas is the first holiday album by Mariah Carey. Produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff and released by Columbia Records, this album features the timeless hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" along with classic holiday songs like "O Holy Night." The festive cover art, showcasing Carey in a holiday outfit, captures the celebratory spirit of the season and the album's lasting impact on Christmas music.