The persistence of “Alvin and the Chipmunks” as a cultural text is rather baffling. The mischievous singing rodents were created in 1958 for a novelty record, which makes them 57 years old.

Alvin & The Chipmunks. Everett However, the groom isn't sold on the idea of having the Christmas song played during one of the most special moments of his formal wedding.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "THE CHIPMUNK SONG (CHRISTMAS DON'T BE LATE)") BAGDASARIAN: (As Alvin, Simon and Theodore, singing) Want a plane that loops the loop. (As Alvin, singing) I still want a Hula-Hoop.

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) – $365 million 20th Century Fox Everyone’s favorite singing rodents are at the heart of the live-action Alvin and the Chipmunks.

‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’ by Alvin and the Chipmunks Kids will be charmed by this David Seville holiday song that features the cartoonish voices of the Chipmunks.

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Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Mariah Carey performs onstage during her "All I Want For Christmas Is You" tour in 2019. All Mariah Carey wants for Christmas is Alvin and the Chipmunks!

Carey, known to many as the Queen of Christmas, told PEOPLE why she even loves sad Christmas songs Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Mariah Carey performs onstage during her "All I Want For Christmas Is You" ...

Struggling songwriter David Seville sang slowly while recording at half speed to create “The Chipmunk Song,” the last Christmas song to hit No. 1 for six decades.

written by Ross Bagdasarian, 1958 It’s generally understood that “The Chipmunk Song,” and really any “Alvin and the Chipmunks” Christmas song, could be used to strip wallpaper.