[2026] Songs of Santa Claus: A roundup of classic Santa tracks to enjoy at Christmas
When we hear the word “Christmas,” the first thing that comes to mind is Santa Claus, with his splendid beard and iconic red-and-white outfit.
Since he’s known all over the world, there are countless classic songs themed around Santa.
In this article, we’ve researched and compiled timeless Santa-themed hits.
From nursery rhymes everyone’s heard at least once to J-pop and international pop, the selection is broad—perfect for little kids and for anyone looking for BGM for a Christmas party.
You might even discover a Santa song you didn’t know!
Be sure to check it out!
Playlist
| [2026] Songs of Santa Claus: A roundup of classic Santa tracks to enjoy at Christmas | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Where is Santa Claus from?Ooyama Nobuyo |  play_arrow | A touching Doraemon Christmas song |
| 2 | You are Santa Claus.Shishido Rumi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet winter love song that gently expresses feelings of love. |
| 3 | Dear Santa,JO1 |  play_arrow | JO1's 5th-anniversary Christmas song |
| 4 | Your Santa Clausparis match |  play_arrow | A bittersweet longing to see my lover at Christmas |
| 5 | That kid is a Santa who doesn’t come to town.ivu santakuroosu (matsunaga akane) |  play_arrow | A Santa idol’s passionately sung Christmas song |
| 6 | Santa, Santa, SantaKashiwagi Hinata |  play_arrow | Hinata Kashiwagi’s first solo Christmas song is sweet and bittersweet. |
| 7 | Forgive me, Santa.LIP×LIP |  play_arrow | A sweet LIP×LIP song filled with wishes for Christmas |
| 8 | Everyone is Santa ClausBIGMAMA |  play_arrow | A warm Christmas song for someone special |
| 9 | Your very own Santa ClausDEEN |  play_arrow | A winter song of bittersweet longing for Christmas |
| 10 | A Christmas Without SantaNEWS |  play_arrow | Singing of the wistfulness and warmth of Christmas |
| 11 | Santa Claus of OathTwinkle Bell |  play_arrow | A winter song by techno twin idols |
| 12 | Santa Claus businessāban gyarudo |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by Urbangarde that portrays a father's feelings |
| 13 | Santa Run Run♪Run♪Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Official Santa Run song, a song of hope and love |
| 14 | You’re my Santa ClausWatanabe Misato |  play_arrow | Misato Watanabe's heartwarming Christmas song |
| 15 | Xmas Santaayaka |  play_arrow | The warmth and love woven into Christmas songs |
| 16 | Cowardly Santashuuchishin |  play_arrow | A bittersweet Christmas song about shame |
| 17 | Santa ClausELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by the melodic hardcore band ELLEGARDEN |
| 18 | Dear SantaKoresawa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with wishes to Santa |
| 19 | A Wish to Santa Clausraburii samaa chan |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song for Santa Claus, a bittersweet wish |
| 20 | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Christmas classic, Santa Claus love song |
| 21 | Christmas HeroSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka | A Christmas song that portrays Santa from a child’s perspective | |
| 22 | Hey, Santa Claus grandpaSakushi: Yuasa Tonbo / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A song depicting Santa Claus’s childhood |
| 23 | By now, Santa is probably…Sakushi: Namura Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Ishikawa Haruaki |  play_arrow | A song that depicts Santa’s preparations before Christmas |
| 24 | Santa Claus at ChristmasSakushi Sakkyoku: Masuda Yūko | Humorously depict a day in the life of Santa Claus. | |
| 25 | Yay! Santa is comingsakushi sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka |  play_arrow | Exciting Song for Santa's Arrival |
| 26 | That is my wish for Santa Claus.Lyrics・Composition: Tadao Harasaki |  play_arrow | A Love Message Song from Santa |
| 27 | The Clumsy SantaZa Taigāsu |  play_arrow | The Tigers’ dark Christmas song |
| 28 | Rock ‘n’ Roll Santa ClausGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | Rockin' Santa Claus, a song of dreams and love |
| 29 | Dear SantaGirls' Generation-TTS |  play_arrow | A Christmas song with heartwarming lyrics about hope and love |
| 30 | The Shy Santa Claussakushi sakkyoku: nakagawa hirotaka |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of a shy Santa |
| 31 | Santa Claus is mysterious.Sakushi: Satou Hachirou／Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the mysteries of Santa Claus |
| 32 | The customer is Santa ClausSakushi: Fuyumori Kayoko / Sakkyoku: Hanaoka Yūhei |  play_arrow | A song of children looking forward to Christmas |
| 33 | I want to be SantaŌhara Yuiko |  play_arrow | The charm of Christmas songs sung by anime singers |
| 34 | I Kissed SantaOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka warming hearts with Christmas songs |
| 35 | The Santa Claus Who Came FlyingYakushi: Mine Akira / Sakkyoku: R. Parker / A. Greiner / G. Scheck |  | I can feel a child's anticipation in the tropical-style Christmas song. |
| 36 | Santa ClausSakkyoku: Furansu min’yō / Sakushi: Mizuta Shisen |  play_arrow | A parody of a French folk song, Christmas song |
| 37 | Santa Claus is comingSakushi sakkyoku: AUTRY GENE HALDEMAN OAKLEY |  play_arrow | A delightful classic that captures the spirit of Christmas |
| 38 | Slow Santa ClausMakise Riho |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love story in a Christmas song |
| 39 | SantattaSakushi Sakkyoku: Masuda Yūko |  play_arrow | A fun Christmas song with Santa dancing |
| 40 | Santa Claus the ScatterbrainSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei |  play_arrow | The slapstick Santa Claus track is memorable. |
| 41 | Merry Christmas EverybodyOasis |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings about a happy family at Christmas |
| 42 | Funky ChristmasNakahara Meiko |  play_arrow | The appeal of Meiko Nakahara’s classic song “Funky Christmas” |
| 43 | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Christmas songs depict feelings of love |
| 44 | Donde Esta Santa Claus?Augie Rios |  play_arrow | A boy’s song that sings of the joy of Christmas |
| 45 | Up On The HousetopBenjamin Hanby |  play_arrow | A classic song about Santa delivering gifts through the chimney |
| 46 | Back Door SantaClarence Carter |  play_arrow | Santa’s Bold R&B Christmas Song |
| 47 | The Night When Santa and Angels LaughDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Expressing the joy of the city through Christmas songs |
| 48 | I’m Gonna Kill Santa ClausDanny Gonzalez |  play_arrow | A quirky song satirizing the commercialism of Christmas |
| 49 | Santa BabyEartha Kitt |  play_arrow | Santa Baby, the famous song by Eartha Kitt |
| 50 | I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | Sing about feelings of love in a Christmas song |
| 51 | I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts love and wistfulness for Santa |
| 52 | Rock ‘n’ Roll Santa ClausGO-BANG’S |  play_arrow | A song that depicts Santa in rock style, GO-BANG’S |
| 53 | Your very own Santa ClausHIMAWARI channeru |  play_arrow | Original song(s) from HIMAWARI Channel |
| 54 | Please kiss me, my Santa Claus.JITTERIN’JINN |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic Christmas love song |
| 55 | Santa, Can’t You Hear MeKelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Clarkson and Grande's Christmas song |
| 56 | Oh Santa! (ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson)Mariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas song |
| 57 | Please Santa PleasePentatonix |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song praying to Santa for love to come true |
| 58 | Dirt SleddingThe Killers |  play_arrow | Santa Claus song breaks new ground |
| 59 | Father ChristmasThe Kinks |  play_arrow | Christmas: a satirical song that questions the essence |
| 60 | Santa Claus to mewacci |  play_arrow | Dreams of Santa Claus and the warmth of love |
| 61 | Santa the Cold‑Sensitiveohisama gakudan |  play_arrow | The Complaints of a Chilly Santa at Christmas |
| 62 | SantaMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Momoiro Clover Z’s razor-sharp Christmas song |
| 63 | Santa Claus in LoveAntikku-Kohiten- |  play_arrow | Conveying the magic of love through a Christmas song |
| 64 | Everyone is surely someone’s Santa Claus.Mikage Yuuka IN db |  play_arrow | U-ka Saegusa's Christmas song, a heartwarming tune |
| 65 | Santa Claus is busy.Sakushi sakkyoku: Aramaki Shake, Hirai Takato, Kizzu Purannā |  play_arrow | The song of Santa’s busy Christmas preparations |
| 66 | That is Santa Claus.Sakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | A Christmas song about a child’s dreams and expectations while waiting for Santa |
| 67 | Santa and the Little ReindeerSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | A fun Christmas song, let’s all dance together |
| 68 | I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claussakushi sakkyoku fujimoto fusako |  play_arrow | The song “Santa Kiss” is interpreted differently by children and adults. |
| 69 | Laundry Santa Claussakushi: Suzuki Tsubasa / sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A song about Santa being absorbed in doing the laundry |
| 70 | Snaggletoothed Santa ClausMinamino Yoko |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song that portrays romance |
| 71 | Santa with a white beardMasuda Hiroko |  play_arrow | A Santa Claus hand-play song that you can enjoy dancing to |
| 72 | Santa Claus is comingŌe Senri |  play_arrow | Christmas song, Senri Oe’s classic |
| 73 | Santa Claus in My PocketYūsuke |  play_arrow | A winter song that sings of Christmas memories |
| 74 | A Santa Claus at 850 yen an hourYūsuke |  play_arrow | A song titled 'The 850-yen-per-hour Santa' that resonates with the heart |
| 75 | Santa’s Coming for UsSia |  play_arrow | Sia’s song that sings of the joy of Christmas |
| 76 | Little Saint NickThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | Let Christmas songs make your heart and body bounce! |
| 77 | Where is Santa Claus?Sakushi: Nakagawa Hirotaka / Sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | The pure feelings of a child waiting for Santa Claus |
| 78 | I don’t believe in Santa Claus.tensai bonjin |  play_arrow | J-pop Christmas song 'I Don't Believe in Santa Claus' |
| 79 | FROM SANTA CLAUS VILLAGEshoujotai |  play_arrow | Christmas songs of 80s idol pop |
| 80 | Santa Reindeermomokurochan Z |  play_arrow | Santa and Reindeer's Friendly Hand-Play Song |
| 81 | The Santa who got too chubbyFujii Maki / Shounen Shoujo Gasshoudan Mizuumi |  play_arrow | Shape-Up Song of the Fat Santa |
| 82 | Santa Claus is coming to townyaku shi: nitta nobuo/sakkyoku: COOTS J FRED |  play_arrow | Classic songs that boost the Christmas mood |