It’s a religious experience
For 90s kids, Mariah Carey is arguably more Christmas than Santa Claus.
Bryan Tanaka dancing
Snowmen!
Yeah, Careys boyfriend is a backup dancer in her show.

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If you dance in the production, you envy this man, especiallywhen they dip.
Santa Claus dancing
Listen, Careys got costume changes and the show must go on.
Great vocals no, really!

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Carey has long battled complaints that her live performances dont live up to her work in the studio.
That was not the case when she performed Tuesday night.
remarks in the audience.

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Diva moments
What, you thought Mimi would chill a little afterthat New Years Eve incident?
If this ear comes out of my ear one more time, she said, referring to her earpiece.
Its like she knows audiences want to see her unleash her inner diva.

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Mariah the Mom
7.
A religious experience
When Carey belted Christmastime Is in the Air Again, it felt like it was.
The key is to take a cue from Carey and lean into the cheesiness.

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