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[For Middle School Students] A Roundup of Recommended Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2026]

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For junior high schoolers, the Christmas season overlaps with winter break, so lots of people probably get hyped up at karaoke with friends.

And during this time of year, you just want to sing Christmas songs, right?

That said, there are so many Christmas songs that you might find yourself wondering, “Which one should I pick…?”

So in this article, we’ll introduce Christmas songs that are perfect for junior high schoolers to sing at karaoke!

We’ve picked out everything from classics to the latest hits, so go ahead and choose the ones that suit you best.

[For Middle School Students] Recommended Christmas Karaoke Songs [2026] (51–60)

Holy Lightimase

【imase】Holy Light（Official Audio）

Holy Lightimase

A song marked by bell sounds that evoke Christmas, featuring a catchy melody themed around Christmas in Shibuya.

The lyrics capture feelings of loneliness and uncertainty while yearning for connection with someone special, likely resonating with young people.

Released in November 2022 as imase’s first Christmas song, it was written for the “SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE XMAS” campaign in collaboration with Shibuya Scramble Square.

This track is perfect for middle schoolers who want to get hyped at karaoke with friends.

It’s a song that lets you soak in the Christmas atmosphere while feeling the stirrings of romance and the uncertainties of youth.

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Winter Giftmosao.

Winter Present / Mosao. [Music Video]

Winter Giftmosao.

For a Christmas when you want to confess your feelings to someone you like, the one song I’d love you to hear is Mosao’s “Fuyu no Present” (Winter Present).

While his signature track “Gyutto” has been enjoying a long run as a hit, this digital single was released in November 2020.

Don’t the lyrics—overflowing with Mosao’s hallmark emotions and a love-song perspective from a woman’s point of view—make your heart flutter as you listen? Why not invite your crush to karaoke and try singing “Fuyu no Present” together?

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SantaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoclo MV] Santa-san / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER Z / SANTA SAN)

SantaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A quintessential Christmas song of Momoclo that has been sung since the Momoiro Clover days.

At their Christmas-season live shows, Momoiro Christmas, it’s the No.1 hype song! The chorus is just a single word, so even junior high schoolers who don’t know the song well can totally sing along by feel.

It’s a super fun track, so if lots of classmates are getting together, it might be great to sing it as a group.

During the live performance, Reni-chan’s magic show is always inserted, so if you can do a little magic trick, be sure to show it off and amp up the crowd!

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Starbucks, Me and You（English Ver.）Hirai Dai

Hirai Dai / Starbucks, Me and You (English Ver.) Lyric Video

Starbucks, Me and You（English Ver.）Hirai Dai

The Christmas song that Dai Hirai collaborated on with Starbucks is “Starbucks, Me and You.” It was released on December 16 as the 14th installment of his consecutive digital singles, which he had been putting out at a pace of one song every two weeks since May 2021.

The song was created based on stories collected from Starbucks customers and baristas.

Hirai’s slightly husky, raspy voice—one of his charms—perfectly matches the vibe of the track.

It’s a highly recommended song for you, a mature middle schooler who loves R&B!

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SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “SNOW SMILE short ver.”

SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota

A refined, grown-up Christmas song released in 2014.

After the karaoke has run its course and the energy settles, singing this casually might catch the attention of the girls.

The lyrics paint a scene of “lovers who took a short cooling-off period and reunite at Christmas,” which can feel quite mature from a middle schooler’s perspective.

The trick is to sing it gently—without belting—yet with solid control.

It’s included on the album ALL SINGLES BEST.

Listen to it over and over so you can bring out a touch of that adult mood.

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