[For people in their 90s] Recommended Christmas songs: from nostalgic school songs and hymns to timeless classics
The Christmas season has come around again this year.
Familiar winter songs are perfect for heartwarming moments with older adults.
Hymns and traditional songs that gently resonate on quiet winter nights bring back fond memories and soothe the heart.
Why not hum along with someone special and let cherished stories blossom? This time, we’re introducing well-known pieces suited to the Christmas season that even people in their 90s can enjoy.
In addition to nostalgic hymns and school songs, we’ve gathered classic Christmas tunes that everyone has heard at least once.
Please make use of these during the Christmas season.
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For People in Their 90s: Recommended Christmas Songs, from Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (11–20)
My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi
Surprisingly, a lot of Christmas songs are actually about breakups.
Among them, one track that puts you in a happy mood is Yumi Matsutoya’s “Koibito ga Santa Claus” (My Lover Is Santa Claus).
It’s a song from her 1980 album “SURF & SNOW,” and it was featured in the film “Take Me Out to the Snow.” Many artists, including Seiko Matsuda and Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi, have covered it.
Its bright, up-tempo vibe makes it perfect for Christmas parties.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This song tells the story of a reindeer who was teased for his red nose but shines on Christmas night.
It’s a heartwarming tale of helping Santa Claus and being recognized by everyone.
Ever since its release in 1948, it has been loved continuously.
We recommend humming along to the lyrics with its gentle melody.
If you sing it together with older adults, it will surely become a wonderful memory.
On Christmas night, when you’re spending a joyful time with everyone, be sure to listen to this song.
Jingle Bellsamerika min’yō
A piece beloved as a winter tradition.
Its sprightly jingle and bright melody may stir joyful memories in older adults.
Today it’s cherished worldwide as a Christmas classic.
The lyrics, depicting a sleigh gliding through snowy scenery, evoke the fun of winters past.
Sing it together with seniors, and you’re sure to share a delightful, smile-filled moment.
It’s a perfect choice for Christmas parties or sing-along time at day-care centers.
White ChristmasBingu Kurosubī
It’s a classic that blends lyrics longing for a snowy Christmas with Crosby’s warm baritone.
First featured in the 1942 film Holiday Inn, it gave hope to soldiers and families during the war.
It was so popular it topped the Billboard chart for 11 weeks, and reached No.
1 again in 1945 and 1946.
The 1947 re-recorded version remains widely cherished today.
It’s a song we’d love seniors who look forward to Christmas to listen to while reminiscing about the past.
Why not spend a special moment with this work, overflowing with nostalgia and warmth?
Santa Claus the Scatterbrain
A delightful song that portrays Santa Claus in a flurry! Packed with comical mishaps—like Santa arriving too early before Christmas, tumbling down chimneys, and nearly forgetting things—it’s been beloved as a Christmas classic since its 1967 release.
The lyrics feature playful sound effects, making it perfect for singing along with older adults.
It’s sure to create a warm, smile-filled time together.