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[Children’s Song] A Collection of Hand Play Songs Perfect for Christmas

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Santa is coming—what a fun Christmas!

As the day approaches, many families may be noticing their children getting more and more excited.

To build even more anticipation for this once-a-year big event, this article introduces hand-play songs themed around Christmas.

Each of these hand-play songs is simple and easy to try right away.

They’re perfect for playtime at daycare or kindergarten, too.

Be sure to dive in with energy and have fun with these hand-play songs to make it a wonderful Christmas!

[Children’s Song] A Collection of Hand-Clapping/Action Songs Perfect for Christmas (31–40)

The Cake-Making Song

[Christmas Hand Play] Cake-Making Song / Rhythm Play / Early Childhood Education

The Cake-Making Song

We’ve arranged the classic Christmas song “Deck the Halls” into a cake-making song! We’ll add rhythm games using cake-making motions between the verses.

First, we make the cake base.

Have the children mimic you as you vary the rhythm of the mixing motions.

Next, do the motion of squeezing whipped cream with a quick squeak-squeak, and finally, place the strawberry toppings with a lively pop-pop rhythm.

If you show a picture of a delicious-looking cake while you do it, the kids are sure to get excited! Try changing the tempo of the song and have fun with it.

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Santa Claus the Scatterbrain

[Hand Play] The Hasty Santa Claus

Santa Claus the Scatterbrain

The children’s song “Awatenbō no Santa Claus” is beloved even by very young kids.

This bright tune, which builds excitement before Christmas, features easy-to-remember choreography centered on raising your hands and ringing bells—perfect for little ones.

It’s also more fun if you act out Santa being in a hurry with a wide-eyed expression.

The lyrics are simple enough for children to memorize, so it’s great to sing along while you do the moves together!

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Jingle Bells

We did the fingerplay song “Jingle Bells.” [Nursery Rhymes & Finger Plays] #TryItAtHome #StayHome

Jingle Bells

“Jingle Bells” is a classic Christmas song that everyone—from children to adults—knows.

The hand motions that go along with Jingle Bells, expressing the sound of bells, a sleigh running, and children singing, look adorable, making it perfect to perform with little ones at a school recital.

Also, since it’s almost always included on Christmas song compilation CDs, it’s nice that you don’t have to go out of your way to buy a CD during the busy holiday event season.

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In conclusion

We introduced some fun hand-play songs perfect for Christmas—what did you think? As Christmas approaches, it might be nice to enjoy one song a day.

Let’s make the big winter event even more fun and wonderful with hand-play songs!