[2026] Songs of Santa Claus: A roundup of classic Santa tracks to enjoy at Christmas

Little Saint NickThe Beach Boys

The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick

As the Christmas season approaches, the atmosphere in the city instantly becomes more festive, doesn’t it? A perfect match for this time of year is this song by The Beach Boys.

Released in December 1963, it features cheerful, Santa Claus–themed lyrics and captivating, soothing harmonies.

Its bouncy, upbeat vibe—evoking images of Santa dashing along the beach—charms listeners of all ages.

It’s great as background music for Christmas parties and sure to delight surfing enthusiasts as well.

It’s a track where The Beach Boys’ signature style blends beautifully with the spirit of Christmas, guaranteed to elevate your holiday season.

Where is Santa Claus?Sakushi: Nakagawa Hirotaka / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko

Where Is Santa Claus? Piano Solo with Vocals Music by Toshihiko Shinzawa Lyrics by Hirotaka Nakagawa

This song, performed as a cheerful piano-and-vocal piece with a fun “zun-cha, zun-cha” rhythm, is a cute tune that sings about the pure feeling every child has had: “Where is Santa Claus?!” You probably imagined all kinds of things—wanting to find Santa and talk to him, or ask for presents.

It’s a track that brings back those childhood feelings.

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Murakami Shinpei

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I don’t believe in Santa Claus.tensai bonjin

Genius Bonjin - “I Don’t Believe in Santa Claus” (Lyric Video Short)

If you’re looking for a J-pop Christmas song, I recommend “I Don’t Believe in Santa Claus.” It’s by the group Tensai Bonjin, a three-person unit of MiNE, SHIMADA, and Hyonn.

MiNE and SHIMADA are also active as lyricists and composers, and they’ve produced many famous tracks.

The song is poppy and danceable, offering a charm that’s different from traditional Christmas songs.

The lyrics capture that small, universal pang of sadness when you learn Santa’s secret, yet they also make you reflect on the love behind it all.

Give it a listen!

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Yuuko.S

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FROM SANTA CLAUS VILLAGEshoujotai

From Santa Claus Village

Released by Shojotai in 1987, this song is also included on the album “Complete Singles Forever 1984–1999.” While depicting snowy scenery and a warm, festive atmosphere that evokes the Christmas season, it expresses a loneliness that lingers deep in the heart.

It fully showcases the charm of ’80s idol pop, with impressively effective synthesizer-driven production and heartrending lyrics.

Singing of feelings for someone special and the solitude of spending Christmas alone, the track will resonate with anyone who has spent the holiday apart from a lover or friends.

Its nostalgic mood also makes it a strong recommendation for fans of ’80s music.

Santa Reindeermomokurochan Z

Let's sing with Momoclo-chan Z! Santa and the Reindeer

A Santa Claus song from Goo Choki Party, a preschool show on Hulu featuring Momoiro Clover Z performing as Momoclo-chan Z.

The title “Santa-Reindeer” doesn’t just name Santa and a reindeer—it also suggests that Santa and the reindeer are good friends.

This song is about those close buddies coming around at Christmastime, sung while doing hand motions.

Try expressing Santa’s distinctive beard and the reindeer’s cute ears using your hands!

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SAKI

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