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Songs we want children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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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!”

Christmas songs everyone—from kids to adults—will want to hum along to.

From nursery rhymes to pop, there are so many wonderful tunes that color the season.

Still, we often end up with the same songs every year, and we hear people say they want to sing with more fun and discover new songs.

So here, we’ll introduce a variety of heartwarming Christmas songs that kids and adults alike can enjoy together during the holiday season.

Sing along with the children and make delightful Christmas memories!

Songs we want kids to hear! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (51–60)

The Son of God This Holy Night (Hymn No. 111)

The Son of God, this very night

The Son of God This Holy Night (Hymn No. 111)

The lyricist and composer are still not clearly known, but it is said that an Englishman, John Francis Wade, may have composed it.

In Japan, it has become a staple hymn during the Christmas season.

Because the hymn is too long to perform in full, several verses are often omitted.

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Merry Tottoko ChristmasHamu Chance・Sunflower Class (Hamtaro・Ribbon-chan・Koushi-kun)

[Hamtaro] Merry Tottoko Christmas

Merry Scurrying Christmas Hamu-chan’s Himawari Group (Hamtaro, Ribbon-chan, Oxnard)

Watch “Merry Tottoko Christmas Hamu chanzu · Himawari gumi (Hamtarō · Ribon-chan · Kōshi-kun)” on YouTube

Merrily Hamtaro Christmas is sung by Hamtaro, Ribbon-chan, and Oxnard from the Sunflower Group in the anime Hamtaro.

The song expresses how the hamsters feel with Christmas just around the corner, depicting their adorable antics as they run around and decorate the tree.

Set to a four-on-the-floor dance beat, the bright strings and synth tones convey a sense of excitement, making it a true anime song.

Be sure to listen to this Christmas tune filled with their cute vocals.

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Flying-in Santa Claus

The Flying Santa Claus (Fusako Fujimoto ver.)

Flying-in Santa Claus

This song is brimming with humor about Santa running a little late.

Released to the world in 1958 as “Donde Esta Santa Claus,” it has been beloved by children for years thanks to its lively rhythm and catchy melody.

It’s perfect for Christmas parties, where everyone can sing along joyfully to the rhythmic music.

It’s also handy for parents and teachers when preparing for the holiday season.

With its friendly, easy-to-sing tune, it helps create a festive atmosphere at home, too.

Imagining Santa’s fun adventures, the whole family can sing and enjoy this charming Christmas song together.

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Santa Claus is mysterious.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

Santa Claus Is Mysterious — Song: Yuko (Tomoko Nishikawa, Tomoko Yoshida)

Santa Claus is mysterious.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao

For small children, Santa Claus is such a mysterious figure! Here’s a fun song about that wonderfully mysterious Santa.

There are parts where the same lyrics are repeated many times, but if you sing those with expressive emotion, the kids are sure to love it! The words used in the lyrics aren’t difficult, so it’s also great for singing along together.

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By now, SantaSakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Ishikawa Haruaki

Santa is probably on NHK's 'With Mother' Japan right now.

By now, SantaSakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Ishikawa Haruaki

While many songs are about children waiting for Christmas and Santa, this one is about Santa himself looking forward to Christmas.

He’s washing his trademark outfit and making the sack for the presents.

Since most of the lyrics are made up of onomatopoeia, it’s easy to remember and sing! It’s a Christmas song I highly recommend for kids.

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We’ve picked out Christmas songs and nursery rhymes that both children and adults can enjoy singing. Focusing on songs that actually got kids excited in childcare settings, we carefully selected them with reference to multiple childcare-related sites and video platforms. The lineup is designed to be not too difficult and to naturally bring out smiles.

Kepiko (10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminder)

SAKI (keyboard player)

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