Mariah Carey Reacts After Martha Stewart Begs Her Not To 'Give Up Thanksgiving'

Mariah Carey wasted no time in ringing in the unofficial start of the Christmas season this week, but her announcement got a playfully frosty reception from none other than Martha Stewart .

Appearing Thursday on Today, Stewart pleaded with Carey to hold off on trimming the tree so that autumns most oft-overlooked holiday, Thanksgiving , could get its moment to shine, too.

Mariah, you know me, the lifestyle mogul said. I am a traditionalist with a twist, and you cannot give up Thanksgiving just because you dont like turkey. I love turkey, and many, many other people love turkey, so do not think that we are gonna give up Thanksgiving just because you say so.

You cannot give up Thanksgiving!\" @MarthaStewart makes a plea to @MariahCarey to slow her roll after the singer posted a video on social media celebrating the end of Halloween and skipping straight to Christmas.

Mariah, what do you say? pic.twitter.com/dWDGVuqtYX

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You cannot give up Thanksgiving!" @MarthaStewart makes a plea to @MariahCarey to slow her roll after the singer posted a video on social media celebrating the end of Halloween and skipping straight to Christmas.

Mariah, what do you say? pic.twitter.com/dWDGVuqtYX
TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 3, 2022

Stewarts remarks came in response to a video that appeared Tuesday the first day of November on Careys social media platforms. In the clip, the pop diva transforms from a spooky Halloween witch into her iconic Queen of Christmas persona, as her 1994 classic All I Want for Christmas Is You plays.

Carey appeared to take Stewarts remarks in stride. Later on Thursday, she replied and reassured her that she hadnt turned her back on Thanksgiving completely.

Dearest Martha!! NEVER will I give up Thanksgiving!! she tweeted . But we can still start getting into the festive spirit now!

Carey went on to suggest that her acknowledgment of the November holiday could be guaranteed if the two celebrated together.

P.S Id love to have you at my Thanksgiving dinner although Ive yet to be invited to your Thanksgiving extravaganza! she noted. And THAT is MAJOR! Esp if Snoops coming!

True to form, Carey is going to be busier than ever between now and Jan. 1.

This week, she unveiled The Christmas Princess (The Adventures of Little Mariah) , a holiday-centered childrens book. And next month, she returns to the stage for a series of four Merry Christmas to All! concerts in New York and Toronto.