Heartfelt: Recommended Touching Ballad Songs for Christmas [2026]
When you think of Christmas, many people picture it as an event for couples.
Because of that, there are lots of ballads with a romantic theme among Christmas songs.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of classic ballads that are perfect for the holiday season!
They range from songs that depict happy couples to ones that portray heartbreaking breakups.
Besides love songs, there are also moving tracks that are sure to touch your heart, so be sure to find the one that matches your mood.
Now, let’s dive into the world of Christmas ballads!
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Heart-Touching: Recommended Emotional Christmas Ballad Songs [2026] (41–50)
DEAR…againHirose Kōmi
When it comes to Christmas songs sung by Kōmi Hirose—also known as the Queen of Winter Songs—this is the one! The lyrics feature a couple in a long-distance relationship.
The female protagonist is portrayed wishing, “Please come home for Christmas!” You can’t help but smile at how eagerly she longs to spend the holiday together, and the deep feelings they share for each other warm the heart.
While Hirose is often associated with brisk, upbeat tracks, she also sings gentler, more subdued songs beautifully.
Merry ChristmasSaitō Kazuyoshi
A singer-songwriter whose songs, with their moving vocals and messages, are beloved by a wide range of listeners—Kazuyoshi Saito.
This track, included on his 17th album “Kazuyoshi,” opens with an intro that evokes a sense of floatiness and depth, conjuring images of Christmas scenes.
The story of trying to get back together with someone you can’t forget by listing all sorts of reasons is likely something many listeners can relate to.
It’s an emotional Christmas song that makes you want to believe in the magic of the season.
Tearful ChristmasMakihara Noriyuki
If you’re looking for a Christmas song that’s heartbreakingly sad and will make you cry, this is the one.
Noriyuki Makihara’s “Namida no Christmas” (“A Tearful Christmas”) tells the story of a man who gets his heart broken right before Christmas.
The lyrics open with him spotting his ex-girlfriend in town, spending the holiday with her new partner.
The cheerful, blissful atmosphere of Christmas contrasts with the protagonist’s lingering feelings for his ex, soaking into you right down to your core.
The saxophone that comes in during the interlude and toward the end sounds achingly emotional, as if mirroring the state of his heart.
Silent EveKarashima Midori
Anyway, this song is so pure and beautiful that it even gives off a sacred feeling perfect for Christmas, and it’s incredibly popular as a Christmas song, isn’t it? The sensational lyrics, which depict a woman’s inner resolve to part ways with the man she cherishes during the Christmas season, are particularly striking.
Though it tells a calm and heartrending story, the melody that carries those lyrics is exceptionally beautiful—especially the chorus, which has a dignified beauty like a vast, snowy plain.
A Christmas Promiseyuzuoda
Yuzu-Oda is a group formed by Yuzu and Kazumasa Oda on the music program “Christmas no Yakusoku” (Christmas Promise).
The harmony of the three is incredibly gentle and heartwarming.
Their calming melody and vocals are perfect as background music for a warm Christmas time.
It’s truly a song that feels like a Christmas present from Yuzu and Kazumasa Oda.
Merry Christmas to the worldCHAGE and ASKA
A gently soothing and beautiful Christmas ballad sung by CHAGE and ASKA.
Their lovely harmonies craft a slow-tempo, mellow melody line that draws you in and makes you listen closely.
While many Christmas songs are love songs or cheerful tunes, this one focuses on peace.
It carries the hope that everyone around the world can live in peace and happiness—today and in the future.
White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S)
Accompanied by bell chimes that color the winter atmosphere, a melody unfolds that sinks deeply into the heart.
Released in November 1989, this JUN SKY WALKER(S) track is a superb ballad that vividly portrays the scenes of lovers imagined on Christmas night.
Both aching and warm, it offers solace to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Chosen as the CM song for Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic) CD radio-cassette players, it became the band’s first No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
As more listeners relate to it and lend an ear to the melody that echoes in their hearts, their own unique Christmas memories are sure to resurface.
It’s a gem you should definitely hear to help overcome the pain of a broken heart.