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

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back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

With its bell sounds and strings in the intro giving it a distinctly Christmas feel, “Christmas Song” by back number is also great for karaoke.

Released in 2015 as their 14th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and has become one of back number’s signature songs.

In 2019, the music video on YouTube surpassed 100 million views, and it’s continued to be a long-running hit more than five years after its release.

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&TEAM ‘illumination’ Official MV

This song, which sings about special moments lit up by winter illuminations, is a track included on &TEAM’s album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024.

Positioned as the winter installment in a series of releases themed around the four seasons, it features shimmering synths and sleigh bell tones that evoke the crisp winter atmosphere.

Against a backdrop of snow and sparkling lights, the lyrics unfold a heartfelt wish to stay close to someone special.

While it’s a medium-tempo ballad, it also carries a poppy beat—perfect for getting everyone excited at karaoke with friends over winter break! It’s an ideal song for middle schoolers who want to sing about the special feelings of Christmas.

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Stray Kids 『Christmas Love』 Music Video

Stray Kids, a group with worldwide popularity, deliver a warm and romantic Christmas love song in “Christmas Love.” Included on their album “GIANT,” released in November 2024, it’s drawing attention as their first Christmas song in three years.

The lyrics depict scenes of dancing in the snow and gentle embraces, capturing the fluttery excitement of winter.

It’s a track from the acclaimed “GIANT,” which debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, and the music video has also been released.

For middle schoolers, it would be a hit at karaoke—singing it while recreating the group’s vibe with friends.

It’s a recommended song when you want to sing about your feelings for someone special at Christmas.

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Christmas card

This song, included on Aina The End’s album “RUBY POP” released in November 2024, is a ballad written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara.

Chosen as the image song for the Tokyo Christmas Market 2024, it was premiered at the lighting ceremony.

The lyrics, depicting the warmth of thinking of someone during the cold winter season, resonate deeply.

It’s said that Aina herself was moved to tears just from reading the lyrics, a testament to the kindness imbued in every word.

With Aina’s powerful yet delicate voice, the track carefully weaves the special emotions of Christmas.

It’s perfect for singing gently when you want to express feelings for someone you love or cherish.

27:00Burandē Senki

Brandy Senki – 27:00 (Official Music Video)

Brandy Senki is a three-piece rock band from Osaka formed in 2022.

Released in November 2024, this work stands out for its unique sound that blends a kayōkyoku-style catchiness with ethereal humming and driving drums.

The lyrics portray the aching feeling of being cast into a sea of loneliness and the complexity of emotions toward the other person, while winter motifs like Christmas and mistletoe appear, shaping a distinctive worldview.

Rengeki’s emotive vocals and spacey guitar tones express the intricacies of a conflicted heart.

It’s the perfect song when you want to bring a slightly mature vibe to karaoke with friends or sing about the bittersweet feelings of winter.