Songs we want children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes
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!
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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.
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!
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.
Christmas with everyoneSakushi Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
This song, “Christmas for Everyone,” might be a bit shocking because of its realistic lyrics.
It reveals the reality of Christmas outside one’s own home—namely, that there are houses where Santa doesn’t come—and realizing that is very important, isn’t it? That’s exactly why this socially conscious, classic Christmas song nurtures the kindness of wishing, “Santa, please give presents fairly to everyone.” The song was performed on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in December 1989.
It was written and composed by the big brother singer Osamu Sakata, and sung as a duet with the big sister singer Yuko Kanzaki.
I can hear the Christmas songSakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
The Christmas song “Kurisumasu no Uta ga Kikoete Kuru yo” (You Can Hear the Christmas Song), with lyrics and music by Toshihiko Shinazawa—known for composing many children’s songs—features vocals by Satoko Yamano, who was active as the singing “big sister” on NHK Educational TV’s “Yukai na Concert.” Since various animals appear in the song, it’s recommended for children in daycare or kindergarten! It also seems fun as a play song, where kids can enjoy imitating the animals.
Songs we want children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (41–50)
In the feeding trough
This is also a Christmas hymn (a gospel song).
A manger is a container that holds feed for horses.
This song is about the newborn Christ sleeping in a manger.
Since Christ was born in a stable, there are many Christmas songs that sing about stables.
Christmas shan-shansepa
A Christmas song by sepa, a father of two who started writing nursery rhymes under the influence of his own children.
Since more than half of the lyrics are made up of onomatopoeia, it’s easy for young children to memorize.
It’s also a dance track that makes you want to move your body to the sound of the bells, so if you’re looking for a song to sing and dance to, this is a great choice! Even at a Christmas party with kids of different ages, this song is sure to be fun for everyone!