Google Mariah Carey for a holiday-themed surprise [Video]

In the words of Mariah Carey, “it’s time!”

“All I Want for Christmas is You” is arguably the ultimate holiday anthem, marking the official start of the festive season. Even Google joined the celebration, adding a whimsical touch to the user experience whenever the words “Mariah Carey” are typed into the search bar.

Type in ‘Mariah Carey’ into Google Search for a holiday surprise

Whether you type “Mariah Carey” in Google Search on your desktop or mobile device, you’ll spot animated snowflakes cascading down the screen in honor of the iconic songstress. (If you don’t see the animation, scroll down and search for a teal button with a snowflake icon on it.)

This isn’t the first time Google has added the animation. Last year, the search engine delighted fans with the same festive touch.

Now that it’s Nov. 1, and Christmas is just under two months away, Carey has put Halloween behind her (she dressed up as Morticia Addams by the way) …