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Sad Christmas Songs
- The best Christmas songs evoke sadness and longing, exemplified by "Christmas Time Is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas".
- Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" appears jubilant, but its essence lies in a deep yearning for connection.
Timeless Classic?
- Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" debuted in 1994 and quickly became a timeless classic.
- Rob Harvilla questions the identity of the "you" in the song, suggesting it stemmed from a fantasy of connection.
Fantasy of Love
- Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is not just a Christmas song but also a fantasy of love and connection.
- This fantasy is especially poignant considering Carey's tumultuous early life and career.