What does Christmas morning look like in the Carey household?
What are my traditions in the morning? I’m not a morning person, that’s the thing. I wait till mid-afternoon, and then we start with the opening of the gifts and all the things. It’s fun and festive.
Do you have any favorite family holiday traditions with the kids?
I do—but they will take a long time to explain. We see Santa every year. We go on a sleigh ride together with him. We drink hot chocolate.
Does Mariah cook during the holidays? If so, what?
I do cook during the holidays. It’s one of my favorite things to do, and I don’t cook earlier in the year. I wait ’til Christmas Eve, or the day before Christmas Eve, and I make linguini with white clam sauce—the way my dad used to make it. Everybody has that. I also make a red sauce. It’s one of my favorite things. And then I’ll just eat that for the next few days.
What about a go-to Christmas cocktail?
Eggnog. Come on! You put whatever brown liquor you have, and then just throw it into the eggnog, and it’s eggnog.
How would you describe your perfect holiday party outfit?
Well, I’m wearing these Gucci boots, which I love. They don’t hurt—that’s number one—and I think they’re very chic, darling. And this Gucci dress is a sleek, black, wonderful moment.
What are your dos-and-don’ts for hosting a holiday bash?
I don’t usually have a holiday bash, because I’m just doing my own thing. Is that not good? I’m not big on hosting. I’d rather go to something [where] someone’s a really good hostess or host, and then I can just join in on the fun.
