WorksheetsMariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" turns 25
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Which sentence in the section "All I Want For Christmas Is You Is Bigger Than Ever" BEST supports the conclusion that the popularity of the song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been increasing over time?
Much like Mariah Carey herself, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" seems ageless.
The song has amassed more than 550 million views on YouTube for its wintry home movie-style video.
Early this year, it reached a new peak of No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Should it finally hit No. 1 this holiday season, "I would be thrilled," Mariah Carey says.
Read the conclusion below.
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" is about the Christmases Mariah Carey did not experience growing up.
Which detail from the article provides the BEST support for the statement above?
"I really started with thinking, 'What are all the things I think about at Christmas?' Lights, presents, stockings, fireplaces," Mariah Carey says.
"I've always loved Christmas so much my entire life, but I grew up not having a lot of money and not being able to experience it like the other kids did."
"I wanted Christmas to be perfect, but for a lot of different reasons, it didn't always end up working out well, coming from such a dysfunctional family."
"So I think when I wrote it, I just put every ounce of longing for that perfect moment in it."
Read the paragraph from the section "Inspired By Her Dysfunctional Childhood."
Coming off the success of her 1993 third album "Music Box," which was No. 1 for eight non-consecutive weeks, Mariah Carey's team came to her with the idea of recording a holiday album.
How does this paragraph contribute to the development of the main idea of the article?
It shows that Mariah Carey has produced more than one successful album.
It shows that Mariah Carey has a team that gives her recording ideas.
It shows what caused Mariah Carey to write her famous holiday song.
It shows how successful Mariah Carey was with her third album.
Read the section "Ringing In The Holidays With Concerts." What does this section explain that other sections do not?
that Christmas music is special to Mariah Carey
that Christmas is a special holiday for Mariah Carey
that Mariah Carey thinks presents are an important part of Christmas
that Mariah Carey makes her Christmas shows very festive
How old did Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" turn this year, 2020?
25
26
30
the article doesn't say
Read the following sentence from the article.
The ubiquitous holiday anthem is one of the best-selling singles of any genre. It has 16 million copies sold worldwide since 1994.
The word ubiquitous (yo͞oˈbikwədəs) can BEST be defined as...
wall-to-wall
popular
rare
present
Read the following paragraph from the article.
Afterward, she'll head to Aspen, Colorado. Her 8-year old twins Moroccan and Monroe will join her. There, they typically enjoy skiing, sleigh rides and decorating ornaments. They also like watching some of Carey's favorite holiday movies. These include classics such as "Miracle on 34th Street" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," as well as newer fare such as Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles" starring Kurt Russell.
What is the author's purpose for including this information about Mariah Carey?
to show how much she loves the winter holidays
to describe how much she loves her children
to portray her as a relatable person who enjoys christmas
to examine her life as a celebrity
Which of the following BEST supports Mariah Carey's reason for being named the "Queen of Christmas"?
she knows Santa
she has overcome a dysfunctional childhood
she participates in plenty of festive holiday shows and concerts
"All I Want for Christmas is You" is an ageless, increasing, and worldwide hit
From song hit (1994) to children's book (2015) to animated film (2017), followed by numerous remakes, "All I want for Christmas is You" tells you that this song is...
classic
countless
beloved
festive
Which one of the following sentences best emphasizes how Mariah Carey truly feels about her song "All I want for Christmas is You"?
I wanted it to feel like a classic, but I didn't know that it was going to actually become a classic.
I say that humbly because Christmas music is something that's really special to me, so to see the song's popularity grow over the years has been something that's been kind of amazing.
So I think when I wrote the song, I just put every ounce of longing for that perfect moment in it.
"I wrote the melody and lyrics, he played and did additional writing, which is great, but it's my baby. It was my thing.
Mariah Carey's
"All I want for Christmas is You"
YES! It makes me Hap-Hap-Happy!
Bah Humbug. No.
Use the internet to do some research.
Which ONE of the following facts is considered FALSE according to Google?
"All I want for Christmas is You" has been #1 for 38 consecutive weeks on the Holiday 100 chart.
“All I Want for Christmas is You” averaged about 1 million daily streams on Spotify in the US.
Mariah Carey co-wrote “All I Want for Christmas Is You” in just 15 minutes.
“All I Want for Christmas is You” is Carey’s biggest international success, topping the charts in twenty-six cities.
