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

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
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 listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (21–30)

All I Want For Christmas Is YouKimetsu no Yaiba MMD

[Demon Slayer MMD] All I Want For Christmas Is You [Kimetsu no Yaiba MMD]

All I Want For Christmas Is YouKimetsu no Yaiba MMD

This is a fan-made MMD video where characters from the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sing and dance to classic Christmas songs.

Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira appear one after another, and the choral staging—like weaving a harmony—is dazzling.

The Christmas-themed backdrops, such as snowy landscapes and illuminations, along with the inventive camera work, make it a joy to watch.

Released on platforms like YouTube, it’s highly praised by fans as a video that lets you feel both love for the characters and the festive holiday spirit at the same time.

It’s perfect for gatherings of kids who love Demon Slayer or for family karaoke time.

If you sing while channeling your favorite character, it’s sure to be a hit!

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Welcome to Christmas

Welcome to Christmas

Welcome to Christmas

If you’re looking for something to play for a Disney-loving child, try “Welcome to Christmas,” one of the Christmas songs used in shows at Tokyo DisneySea.

Just listening to it transports you into Disney’s enchanting, beautiful world, and it makes Christmas with your loved ones all the more special.

The most famous version is sung by Kaho Shimada, played at the end of “Candlelight Reflections.” Be sure to give it a listen!

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Wish Upon a StarSakkyoku: Rī Hārain

When You Wish Upon a Star (with Lyrics) Billy Joel

Wish Upon a StarSakkyoku: Rī Hārain

This famous song, When You Wish Upon a Star, was sung by Jiminy Cricket as the theme song for Disney’s film Pinocchio.

While it isn’t a Christmas song, it’s a Disney tune you’ll want to hear on Christmas night! Its richly atmospheric sound and lyrics resonate with a parent’s heart, aligning with the feelings of children eagerly awaiting Christmas.

It’s sure to make the holiday even more magical!

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Sing! Christmas ~Jingle Bells~The seven members of the Straw Hat Pirates

The seven Straw Hats: Sing! Christmas ~Jingle Bells~

Sing! Christmas ~Jingle Bells~ The Seven Straw Hat Pirates

This fun number turns the classic Christmas song “Jingle Bells” into a grand One Piece–style adventure by the Straw Hat Crew.

It mixes the thrill of a seafaring voyage with the excitement of Christmas, making you feel like you’re partying with pirates.

Sung by seven characters including Luffy, it’s sure to send any One Piece–loving elementary schooler into a frenzy! Released in 2005 and included on albums such as “ONE PIECE Character Song Carnival!!,” this track serves as an image song for the ONE PIECE anime.

Belt it out with friends at your Christmas party, and your karaoke session will be a blast!

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The wind and the snow are my friends.NEUTRINO

Both the Wind and the Snow Are Friends — Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

The wind and the snow are my friends.NEUTRINO

It’s a friendly song that brings to mind children enjoying Christmas.

This piece portrays the bright spirits of kids who play happily with nature, turning even the cold winter wind and snow into their allies, and it was released on a video site in a version using the NEUTRINO singing voice synthesis engine.

The original song is the Japanese version of Disney’s classic “Frosty the Snowman,” and it’s also included on the album “Disney Music Town ~ Christmas Party.” With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-follow melody, it’s simple to remember and designed so even elementary school children can sing it with ease.

It’s recommended for karaoke with friends and family when you want to boost the Christmas mood! Sing along together with plenty of cheer.

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Wish Upon a StarDizunī “Pinokio”

[Disney] When You Wish Upon a Star

Wish Upon a StarDizunī "Pinokio"

This classic was sung by Jiminy Cricket as the theme song for Disney’s 1940 animated feature Pinocchio.

While it isn’t specifically a Christmas song, its romantic message about wishing on a star shining in the winter night sky fits perfectly with the Christmas mood.

The song won Best Original Song at the 13th Academy Awards and ranked 7th on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years…100 Songs.” Long used in Disney’s opening logo, it truly symbolizes Disney itself.

How about singing it together near the end of your Christmas party, when you’re reluctant to say goodbye to the fun?

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We wish you a Merry Christmashachiwari

Chiikawa: We Wish You a Merry Christmas / Hachiware

We wish you a Merry Christmashachiwari

A classic Christmas song sung by Hachiware from the hugely popular anime Chiikawa.

With a melody every elementary school student knows and Hachiware’s adorable voice, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

The lyrics are simple and easy to remember, so singing together will put everyone in the festive spirit.

It’s a piece that Chiikawa-loving kids will enjoy, and even those who don’t watch much anime can have fun with it.

Give it a try at a friends’ Christmas party or family karaoke!

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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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