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Christmas Love Songs: Romantic Tracks to Listen to on a Holy Night

POPS writer/editorKEI
Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
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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!”

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!

[Christmas Love Songs] Romance Songs to Listen to on the Holy Night (21–30)

That I was in loveJY

JY 4th Single “That I Was in Love”

That I was in loveJY

This is the fourth single released by JY, formerly Jiyoung from the popular K-pop group KARA.

Sometimes, when you’ve been together for a long time, the initial spark fades, doesn’t it? This song is perfect for when you want to remember the feeling of being in love like when you first met.

The clear vocals and the sound of bells will lift your spirits.

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On the holy nightKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi 'On the Holy Night'

On the holy nightKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi’s “On the Holy Night” is a song released in 2007.

It’s a happy Christmas song about eagerly looking forward to spending Christmas Eve together with a lover for the first time.

The lyrics, which express a pure desire to see the other person’s joyful face, really tug at the heartstrings.

It’s a track that lets you savor the happiness of having someone waiting for you to come home.

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The 5th＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 10th Single “The 5th” [MV full]

The 5th＝LOVE

=LOVE is a female idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 10th single, released in December 2021, is an after-story told five years after the group’s second Christmas song, “Bokura no Seifuku Christmas,” which came out in 2017.

Through imagery like a ring on the ring finger and lovers nestled together in snowy landscapes, it portrays a special moment shared by two people who have grown up.

In the music video, where white costumes and illuminations look stunning, the members’ individual Christmas stories intertwine with dance scenes, and the choreography—polished down to the fingertips—leaves a strong impression.

With its dreamy sound that colors winter romance, it’s a romantic Christmas number.

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White LightAmuro Namie

White Light / (Lyric Video)

White LightAmuro Namie

It’s a moderately moist medium-tempo ballad.

It’s a relaxed track you can dance to, while also enjoying her beautiful voice and the clean, harmonious sound.

Her soft singing conveys a gentle calm that soothes the heart.

It’s a popular song for moments when you’re thinking of someone special or want to settle your mind.

Incidentally, “Nobody,” released in 2007, portrays the couple from “White Light” one year later.

It’s also recommended as background music for setting the mood.

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Love letter.Haji→ feat. Inoue Sonoko

Hazzie – Love Letter feat. Sonoko Inoue

Love letter.Haji→ feat. Inoue Sonoko

This is a winter love song by Haji→, a singer-songwriter from Sendai, in collaboration with Sonoko Inoue! It’s perfect for a Christmas spent dreaming about the destined person you’ll meet someday.

The song is sung from both male and female perspectives.

One highlight is the Kansai-dialect lyrics sung by Sonoko Inoue.

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ChristmasJUDY AND MARY

JUDY AND MARY - Christmas

ChristmasJUDY AND MARY

A masterful song from YUKI’s Judy and Mary days that sings of the bittersweet feeling of asking Santa Claus, “I don’t need any Christmas presents—please give me the person I love.” It’s so cute.

Time spent by just the two of you at Christmas is far more precious and happy than a glamorous Christmas spent alone.

The feelings of such a woman are beautifully expressed here.

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snow jamRin Oto

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

snow jamRin Oto

The fact that you’re there in my calm, everyday life—that’s normal, and it makes me happy.

The lyrics express feelings just as they are.

It’s a track by Rin-ne, a rapper from Fukuoka Prefecture, released in 2020.

A laid-back hip-hop number with a soothing groove, paired with Rin-ne’s gentle vocals.

It’s so easy on the ears that you’ll want to put it on repeat.

Why not listen to this stylish song as a couple and set a more romantic mood?

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