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[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs to sing with children

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We’re introducing recommended Christmas songs for kids!

We’ve carefully selected classic nursery rhymes passed down through the years, beloved Christmas standards, and other perfect tracks for singing at Christmas gatherings or using as background music.

These songs are ideal when you’re “looking for Christmas songs kids can sing” or “want to find the perfect BGM for a Christmas party.”

If you’re unsure what to choose, be sure to check them out!

They’re all timeless tunes that are guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit as soon as you listen!

[Christmas Songs] Christmas songs to sing with children (71–80)

Santa Claus is mysterious.

Santa Claus Is Mysterious — Song: Yuko (Tomoko Nishikawa, Tomoko Yoshida)

Santa Claus is mysterious.

“Santa Claus Is So Mysterious” is a song born from the feeling that Santa is full of wonders.

Questions like “Since when did Santa grow such a magnificent beard?” and “When did he start wearing bright red clothes?” are answered with a still-slightly-mysterious reply: “He’s been that way since long, long ago.” Even after that, questions about Santa keep bubbling up until the song ends.

There’s a rapid-fire section in the middle that should be really fun to sing! As you sing, try thinking about the parts of Santa you find mysterious, and enjoy yourself.

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Angel’s PrayerAiM

AiM – Tenshi no Inori

Angel's PrayerAiM

This is a song that was featured as an insert track in the anime Digimon Adventure.

Some parents from the Digimon generation might have heard it.

With its gentle, whisper-like vocals, it’s an easy listen and recommended even for those who don’t know Digimon.

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I Saw Three ShipsBlackmore’s Night

Blackmore’s Night – I Saw Three Ships

I Saw Three ShipsBlackmore's Night

A song that lets you share the joy of Christmas with children.

Warm guitars and dreamy vocals deliver plenty of Christmas magic.

The lyrics, which sing about three ships sailing toward Bethlehem, gently convey the miracle of Christmas.

Sing it together with your kids, and it will surely become a wonderful memory.

It’s also perfect as background music for a Christmas party! If everyone sings and dances, the venue is sure to become even more festive.

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[Christmas Songs] Christmas Songs to Sing with Children (81–90)

Winter BellsKuraki Mai

Winter Bells / Mai Kuraki (cover)

Winter BellsKuraki Mai

This is a song by Mai Kuraki that was used as an opening theme for the anime Detective Conan.

It’s a love song with lyrics that might be a bit difficult for children, but it has a rhythm and melody that are perfect for Christmas.

Since kids love the anime Detective Conan, be sure to give this song a listen at Christmas.

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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.

It’s lovely sung slowly and gently, but if you’ve got energetic children, an up-tempo, rhythmic rendition is recommended.

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

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When a Child Is BornJohnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis – When a Child Is Born (from Home for Christmas)

When a Child Is BornJohnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis is one of the singers who best represent American popular music.

He’s known for his catchy, warm vocal tone and has produced many classic songs over the years.

Among his works, the one I especially recommend is When a Child Is Born.

This piece is themed around Christmas and features a simple melody that evokes the popular music of the 1970s.

It’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers, so give it a try.

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Sunshine Christmas

Wakakusa Kindergarten, Middle Class Song: “Sunshine Christmas”.wmv

Sunshine Christmas

“Sunshine Christmas” is a song about Santa taking a vacation on a southern island.

It was sung on NHK’s ‘Okaasan to Issho’ in 1992.

Santa sets off in his sleigh, but because he can’t control the speed, he ends up all the way in a tropical country.

There, he forgets about delivering presents, tosses off his clothes to splash in the water, plays with dolphins, and has a blast on the southern island.

The lyrics are very unique and fun, though kids might be thinking, “Don’t play around—hurry up and come!”

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