The shows are to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her 14 million-selling holiday album, Merry Christmas, and its follow up, Merry Christmas II You.

All shows will be at the Beacon Theater on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It holds less than 3,000 people, so each night is truly an intimate Christmas experience with Carey.

"I can't imagine being anywhere more special than live on stage, in my hometown, celebrating with my fans during the Christmas season, my most treasured time of the year," Carey said in a statement published on her website. "I can't wait!"