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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 for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: 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)

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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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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White Christmas

White Christmas – Christmas Carol – Christmas Kids Song – Xmas Music

White Christmas

When you think of Christmas, what kind of scene comes to mind? This song sings of the happy images of a white Christmas that I imagine.

Composed by American songwriter Irving Berlin and first brought to the world by singer and actor Bing Crosby, it has been covered by many famous artists, but Bing Crosby’s version is still the most frequently used today.

Set to a calm and gentle melody, it’s a song that dreams of the wonderful Christmases we’ve had and the Christmas scenes we hope to experience.

It’s a tender piece that makes you want to remember the wonderful Christmases spent with Mom and Dad even after you’ve grown up.

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Happy Christmas (War Is Over)Jon Renon & Ono Yoko

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Happy Christmas (War Is Over)Jon Renon & Ono Yoko

This is “Happy Xmas (War Is Over),” a song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono released in 1971.

It was created as an anti-war song and isn’t a Christmas song meant for children.

Still, it’s a peace-affirming track I hope every child will hear at least once.

Listening to it makes you realize, almost painfully, how fortunate it is to be able to wait for Christmas presents without any fear.

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Santa Claus is comingSakushi sakkyoku: AUTRY GENE HALDEMAN OAKLEY

Here Comes Santa Claus (with choreography) 【Christmas Song】 Japanese Christmas Song

Santa Claus is comingSakushi sakkyoku: AUTRY GENE HALDEMAN OAKLEY

“Santa Claus Is Coming”—the original title is “Here Comes Santa Claus.” It captures the excitement of everyone hanging up their stockings and waiting for Santa, as well as Santa arriving on his sleigh with reindeer.

There are many Japanese translations of this song, so if you want to play it for children, a version with a clear, easy-to-understand translation is recommended.

Listening to this song will make you look forward to the next morning!

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Frosty the SnowmanSakkyoku: Uorutā “Jakku” Rorinzu, Sutīvu Neruson

Frosty the Snowman | Frosty the Snowman (Yukidaruma no Frosty) | Bilingual Singing in Japanese and English

Frosty the SnowmanSakkyoku: Uorutā “Jakku” Rorinzu, Sutīvu Neruson

When the Christmas season comes around, isn’t this one of those songs you hear everywhere? It’s often performed with the piano taking the lead, and its catchy rhythm conveys a joyful atmosphere.

The story follows a snowman named Frosty who is brought to life, plays with children, and eventually sets off on a journey far away.

There is also a Japanese title, “Kaze mo Yuki mo Tomodachi da” (“The Wind and Snow Are Our Friends”), which depicts children enjoying the snowy weather.

It seems like a fun piece where you could even compare and sing the two versions with their different narratives.

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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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