In a new digital cover story for People, the singer revealed she has learned to embrace the term as a reflection of her global success rather than view it in a negative light.

"So many people that I know that are called 'divas' all the time, don't take offense to it," Mariah explained. "Who cares? Why is it a big deal? Just take it and be on your merry way."

The 54-year-old star was also quizzed on how she has maintained a cool and calm exterior throughout her years of stardom.

Some fans are so impressed with her unflappable appearance that they have labelled her the Queen of Being Unbothered.

"I don't know if I'm the Queen of Being Unbothered," Mariah replied. "I guess maybe if they want to call me that, that's a good thing to be. I don't know that I'm always un-bothered. But I try to be bothered when I'm by myself. Not in front of the world."

During the interview, the music superstar also joked that she doesn't pay attention to the traditional method of tracking dates and years.

"Years? What are years?" Mariah quipped. "I'm unfamiliar with them."

She then added that she prefers to live "Christmastime to Christmastime".

The All I Want for Christmas Is You star is currently on her Merry Christmas One and All U.S. and Canada tour, which ends in Madison Square Garden on 17 December.

Once the shows are done, she's determined to celebrate in style with her 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, as she admitted last year's Yuletide "wasn't the greatest".