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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 children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (41–50)

winter wonderlandFelix Bernard

Pentatonix – Winter Wonderland / Don’t Worry Be Happy (Official Video) ft. Tori Kelly

winter wonderlandFelix Bernard

This song has become a classic Christmas tune around the world.

Since it has been covered by many different artists, I believe there’s a version to suit every generation.

Its lively rhythm pairs perfectly with the Christmas atmosphere.

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

Last ChristmasSungha Jung

(Wham) Last_Christmas – Sungha Jung

Last ChristmasSungha Jung

It’s a song you occasionally hear in the city during winter.

“Last Christmas” was originally sung with a theme of heartbreak, but as it became a classic and more covers were made, it took on a variety of styles.

It feels like a song that should be passed down forever.

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By now, SantaIshikawa Hiroaki

♪ Song “Santa Around This Time”

By now, SantaIshikawa Hiroaki

It’s an adorable Christmas song that I’d love for all the children to sing together just like in the video.

You can feel the childlike curiosity in the lyrics—Is Santa coming? What’s he doing now? Is he getting ready? It’s a special day we can’t wait for.

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A merry, merry Christmas

A merry, merry Christmas

A merry, merry Christmas

“Ureshii Ureshii Christmas” is a Christmas song based on a hymn! A gentle, unhurried tempo works nicely, but for lively children we recommend an up-tempo, rhythmic rendition.

With lyrics that evoke the Christmas world seen in picture books—like the jingle of bells on Santa’s sleigh and the peal of church bells—it might heighten children’s excitement for the holiday! How about including a round of this song as one number at your Christmas party?

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O Holy Night (Hymn No. 219)

Hymn No. 219 (O Holy Night) Solo: Daiki Miyashita Piano: Takami Tanaka Special Music at the Third Worship Service, Yamato Calvary Chapel, December 7, 2014

O Holy Night (Hymn No. 219)

It is a Christmas carol composed by the French composer Adolphe Adam.

The original title is “Minuit, chrétiens,” which means “Christmas Hymn.” In the English-speaking world, it is known by John Sullivan Dwight’s rather free translation, “O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining,” and in Japan it is sometimes referred to as “O Holy Night.”

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Christmas papapa!

Christmas Papapa / Christmas song for children / Christmas song for kids

Christmas papapa!

This song captures the exciting, heart-pounding fun from Christmas preparations all the way to the big day.

Because it was created for educational purposes, it helps young children deepen their understanding of what Christmas is like.

The “pa-pa-pa” from the title appears frequently throughout the song, adding a catchy, upbeat vibe that’s really fun! There’s choreography as well as singing, so it’s also great to learn both and perform them at a Christmas party.

It’s also nice to decorate the tree and other ornaments together while listening to the song and following the lyrics!

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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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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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