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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 Schoolers] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2026] (21–30)

Merry Christmassonā poketto

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmassonā poketto

Sonar Pocket is a three-member music unit formed in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Known for captivating many fans with love songs themed around romance, their track released in December 2023 is a love ballad that paints a poignant picture of regret over a past love set against the backdrop of the Christmas season.

The cinematic lyrics, where the winter scenery mirrors the protagonist’s emotions, leave a strong impression, and the heartfelt wish to start over resonates deeply.

A gentle, lyrical arrangement centered on strings and piano enhances the wintry atmosphere.

It’s a recommended number for those who can relate to spending Christmas while holding feelings for someone special, or for anyone who wants to perform a tender ballad at karaoke.

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Chaotic☆ChristmasKurosu Rin

Chaotic☆Christmas

Chaotic☆ChristmasKurosu Rin

Rin Kurusu, who served as the center of the former idol group “26-ji no Masquerade” and is now active as a voice actress and singer.

This song, included as the coupling track to her third single “Wacchuane?” released in November 2024, portrays a girl whose heart flutters as she prepares for the holy night.

It’s a sparkling pop number packed with the bustling yet joyful moments of dashing around a room aglow with illuminations in search of presents, and the rising anticipation of spending the evening with someone special.

Kurusu comments, “Most of the winter songs I’ve sung until now were breakup songs, so I was simply happy to have a bright Christmas track.” Why not sing it together and get hyped with friends before your Christmas party?

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HappinessAI

AI – Happiness

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She made a huge breakthrough after being featured in Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign commercial.

Now, it feels like this is the number one song that livens up the Christmas season.

The lyrics—“Life isn’t all sad things, and of course it isn’t all happy things either, but your smile can make the whole world smile”—are perfect for the season when everyone wants to feel happy.

The trick is to sing it like you, AI, letting joyful emotions burst out.

If a group of middle schoolers who are meeting for the first time are getting together, I’d love for them to sing this song early on and break the ice with smiles.

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Xmas giftAYANE

AYANE / Xmas gift(Lyric Video)

Xmas giftAYANE

A heartwarming and moving masterpiece of a Christmas song created by AYANE! Released in December 2023, this track expresses heartfelt wishes and gratitude for a special day spent with a loved one in a direct, sincere way.

A pop, fast-paced track layered with AYANE’s clear, translucent vocals creates a fully romantic atmosphere.

The lyrics are sprinkled with phrases like “Merry Xmas” and “Snow is falling, silent night,” amplifying the Christmas mood.

The day after release, a lyric video premiered on YouTube and quickly became a hot topic.

Sing it with friends at karaoke and you’ll surely make wonderful memories.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to convey your love to someone special.

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LAST CHRISTMASEXILE

Last Christmas Exile

LAST CHRISTMASEXILE

This is EXILE’s cover of Wham!’s worldwide hit.

The Japanese lyrics respect the original, so nothing feels out of place.

If you can really pull this song off, you’re sure to be a crowd favorite! Since English words appear in the lyrics, the key is to sing those parts clearly without fudging them.

Adjust the key, and it’s a cool song for girls to sing, too.

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