On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey flips the switch from spooky to festive, cementing her reign as the ‘Queen of Christmas’ with viral ‘It’s Time!’ videos that mark the official start of the holiday season.

However, this year, the diva is facing backlash from some fans who say the video, which is an advertisement for Sephora , mocks working people and those participating in strikes and boycotts.

The video, which was posted on Instagram , features her hit “All I Want for Christmas” and an elf, played by comedian Billy Eichner, who is accused of stealing Carey’s Sephora cosmetics.

“Busted! Bad news, Mariah Carey, the elves are striking this year,” Eichner says, while holding a Sephora bag full of cosmetics. “Elf revenge for putting us through holiday hell. Santa’s helper quit. I’m pawning all th

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