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[For people in their 90s] Recommended Christmas songs: from nostalgic school songs and hymns to timeless classics

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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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.

[For Seniors in Their 90s] Recommended Christmas Songs: From Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (31–40)

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Winter Night (Winter Children's Song)

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A heartwarming piece that conveys the warmth of family amid the winter cold.

The lyrics, depicting a family gathered around a hearth, evoke traditional Japanese winter scenes.

Released in 1912 as a song by the Ministry of Education, it has long been beloved by many Japanese people.

It was also featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” and continues to be cherished across generations.

Why not hum it together with your family or friends on a quiet winter night? It’s sure to stir nostalgic memories and create a shared moment of warmth.

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Winter Wonderlanddīn mātin

Dean Martin – Winter Wonderland (Official Audio)

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It’s a classic Christmas song that conjures up heartwarming winter scenes.

Packed with the charms of the season—like snowy landscapes and the sound of sleigh bells—it captures winter’s magic.

Dean Martin’s 1959 version, with his soft, warmly expressive voice, captivated many listeners.

Featured on the album “A Winter Romance,” it has become a staple that draws attention every Christmas season.

For older listeners, it’s a song that brings back fond memories.

Why not enjoy a cozy moment by listening together with family and friends?

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In conclusion

Christmas songs warmly resonate across generations.

Humming along with someone dear while reminiscing about cherished memories can be a lovely way to spend the time.

Like softly falling snow, the gentle voices of these songs offer comfort, and their familiar melodies—well-known even to those in their nineties—will make the Christmas moments all the more special.