when was all i want for christmas is you written

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" was written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff in 1994. The song was first released on Carey's fourth studio album, "Merry Christmas." It quickly became a classic holiday song and is now considered one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. Carey co-wrote the song with Afanasieff while they were working together in the studio. It took just one day to write and record the song, and it has gone on to become a beloved and timeless holiday hit.