Mariah Carey Reveals a Delicious Christmas Tradition She Shares with Her Daughter Monroe, 13 (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Mariah Carey sings during the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.Photo:Cara Howe/NBC via Getty

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Mariah Careyalways has something cooking.

For the upcoming holiday season, theQueen of Christmasshares a favorite holiday tradition as she partners withSiriusXM’s Hollythis month.

“I like to cook during the holidays,” Carey, 55,says. “I make linguini with white clam sauce — my father’s favorite recipe. I make it every year and sometimesmy daughter Monroehelps me make it.”

Carey shares 13-year-old twinsMonroe and Moroccanwith ex-husbandNick Cannon.

“It’s something I love doing,” she adds about her delicious tradition.

The “Obsessed” singer also has a festive project that will serve as the perfect soundtrack to fans' holiday traditions. Carey will be taking over SiriusXM’s Holly station withMariah Mondayson Monday, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6 a.m. to midnight.

During Mariah Mondays, Carey will be “blending holiday classics with festive hits,” as per a press release. Fans can be on the lookout for songs includingKelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree,“Aretha Franklin’s rendition of “Winter Wonderland” andStevie Wondersinging “Someday at Christmas.”

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In addition to dishing about her holiday tradition, Carey teases what’s in store for her 2025. She says she’s working on new music and though she doesn’t want to talk about it too much she does call it “exciting.”

“There’s things that have to do with my book and my scripted series,” she continues. “So many things, but I don’t want to go into it too far, because then everyone’s gonna say, ‘Why did you tell us this and it didn’t happen?’ "

“So, let’s hope this is enough,” Carey concludes. Carey published her memoirThe Meaning of Mariahin 2020 which became aNew York Timesbestseller. Meanwhile, a scripted series about her life has been in the works since 2017,Deadlinereported.

Fans will have to stay tuned to see what exactly Mimi is talking about.

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The SiriusXM Holly channel is available on the SiriusXM app now through Jan. 8 and on channel 79 now through Dec. 26.

source: people.com