Christmas Love Songs: Romantic Tracks to Listen to on a Holy Night
When it comes to December events, it has to be the holy night—Christmas.
In this article, we’re introducing love songs that are perfect for Christmas, especially for couples or anyone in love with someone special.
We’ve put together a wide range: the classic Christmas tunes, romantic songs that deepen the bond between two people, love songs to listen to while spending Christmas thinking of your crush, and even bittersweet breakup songs for a lonely Christmas.
If you’re “looking for the perfect love songs for Christmas,” be sure to check these out.
Every track is an excellent pick for a special Christmas BGM!
- Songs to give to your lover or someone you like. Love songs devoted wholeheartedly to your boyfriend or girlfriend.
- A mutual-love Christmas song. A love song you’ll want to listen to on the holy night.
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[Christmas Love Songs] Romantic Songs to Hear on the Holy Night (1–10)
Somewhere in a distant town…Nagayama Miho
In recent years, this 1991 classic by Miho Nakayama has been reappraised as city pop.
It was originally produced as the theme song for the TV drama “Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai…” (“When I Want to See You, You’re Not There”).
The lyrics, which mirror the drama’s theme of a long-distance relationship between a man and a woman living in Sapporo and Tokyo, are truly heart-wrenching.
The meaning of spending Christmas alone—and the reasons behind it—vary from person to person.
Even so, at least on the holy night, we’d like to send words of blessing rather than words of lament.
You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet
A winter love story from berry meet.
Packed with both heartache and passion, this is a song you’ll want to hear on Christmas night.
With a beautiful melody carrying the complex emotions of someone in love, the heartfelt lyrics will move you.
Released in November 2023, it’s a medium-tempo ballad brimming with winter atmosphere.
While incorporating elements of pop rock, its warm, band-driven sound is truly captivating.
Give it a listen on Christmas with someone special, or on a night when you’re thinking of the one you secretly love.
It will surely resonate with your feelings.
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi
It’s a classic Christmas song! The lyrics depict a couple in a rut deciding to take some space until Christmas to reflect on their future together.
It’s also well-known that the lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto, who is the producer of AKB48.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to in winter, and I recommend it to couples in all kinds of relationships.
[Christmas Love Songs] Romance Songs to Listen to on the Holy Night (11–20)
Winter CandleA Natsume
This is a winter love song where warmth and silence coexist.
Showcasing A Natsume’s delicate sensibility, the piece gently stays close to the listener’s heart like snow quietly piling up on a still night.
Included on the EP “Winter Candle,” released in November 2023, it exudes a soothing chill-out vibe.
It skillfully conveys the feeling of thinking about someone far away and the longing for warmth amid the cold, richly reflecting the atmosphere of the winter season.
Perfect for a Christmas night spent with someone special, or for a quiet winter evening alone.
It’s a recommended track not only for those in love, but for anyone who holds someone dear in their thoughts.
First ChristmasNaoto Intiraymi
A gem of a Christmas song woven over 25 years.
The lyrics vividly capture the excitement and nervousness of a couple spending their first Christmas together.
Gospel-style choruses and glittering arrangements create a grand, quintessentially Christmas sound.
Released in November 2023, the song is said to have been composed by Naoto Inti Raymi during his student days.
It’s a special track filled with feelings he has nurtured for many years.
It has also gained buzz on TikTok and is praised by fans for evoking both heartache and happiness.
A heartwarming love song perfect for listening to on a Christmas night with someone special.
WISHarashi
WISH is the 15th single released in 2005 by the idol group Arashi, which unfortunately went on hiatus in 2020.
It was used as the opening theme for the TBS drama Hana Yori Dango, starring Arashi member Jun Matsumoto, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
Its bouncy shuffle beat and cheerful sound, along with lyrics that evoke Christmas—such as the image of “bells ringing”—give listeners a buoyant, happy feeling.
X’mas love story.Sonar Pocket
There are times when you want to get into the holiday spirit as Christmas approaches, right? That’s when “X’mas Love Story” is perfect.
It’s by Sonar Pocket, who have released many love songs.
The track portrays a man and a woman spending a romantic and fun Christmas day together, so just listening to it is sure to build your excitement.
Plus, its melody incorporating “Jingle Bells” makes it a great companion for any Christmas party.
