Recommended Christmas songs for people in their 70s: A collection of classic winter hits from the Showa era
When we think of Christmas, it has always been a special season—not only today but also since the Showa era.
Christmas songs have been beloved since those days, and some have become classics that we still hear every year.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Christmas songs that will be familiar to people in their 70s—from timeless standards to nostalgic masterpieces.
Beyond the melodies, the lyrics—woven with wonderful stories—are also part of the charm.
So please take a look at the lyrics and listen along.
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Recommended Christmas songs for people in their 70s: A collection of classic winter hits from the Showa era (11–20)
Santa Claus Is Coming to Towndōyō
It’s a delightful song that’s essential for the Christmas season.
You can feel the excitement of Santa Claus coming.
With its lively rhythm and familiar melody, it’s easy for older adults to hum along to as well.
Since its release in the United States in 1934, it has continued to be loved around the world.
In Japan, Linda Yamamoto’s 1967 cover drew attention.
How about singing it together at Christmas parties or during family gatherings? It’s a wonderful song that can be shared across generations, so it’s also recommended to sing it with your grandchildren.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
This song, sung in western England in the 16th century, is said to have originally been performed when visiting wealthy households to receive treats.
The lyrics carry wishes for New Year and Christmas happiness, along with a humorous line about not going home until they get plum (fig) pudding.
Combined with its bright, festive melody, its familiarity is part of its charm.
The piece spread around the world and has since been passed down by many singers.
It makes great background music for enjoying Christmas with family and friends, and because its well-known melody is easy for older adults to sing, why not all join in together and liven things up?
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
A nursery rhyme about the twinkling stars in the night sky that everyone hummed as a child.
Reconstructed by rutekia in August 2025 as a contemporary instrumental piece, this work uses electro-classical techniques to express the sparkle of stars in sound.
The original melody traces back to an 18th-century French chanson, with Mozart himself composing variations on it.
Delicate timbres of synthesizer and piano evoke the expanse of the night sky, making it perfect for quiet listening on Christmas night.
How about spending a moment gazing at the stars with older loved ones, reminiscing about memories of the beloved nursery rhyme?
Midwinter Datetenchi mari
Mari Amachi, who was a national idol in the early 1970s.
This song, included as the B-side of the single “Futari no Nichiyoubi,” released in December 1972, warmly depicts lovers intertwining their fingers and snuggling close as a wintry, leafless avenue is swept by a cold wind.
The lyrics are by Michio Yamagami, the music by Masayuki Hirao, and the arrangement by Shunichi Makaino.
The words, which sing of love nurtured in the cold season, combine with Amachi’s clear, transparent voice to evoke a sense of hope amid the poignancy.
Featured on a single that sold about 440,000 copies at the time, the track was also included on the album “Ashita e no Melody” and has continued to be loved by fans.
Give it a listen while imagining a moment spent with someone special on a chilly day.
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
A heartwarming ballad that delicately paints winter scenes, transforming the bittersweet memory of a lost love into a feeling of blessing.
While looking back on a past romance, it carries a positive message about cherishing the love that was shared, resonating through Keisuke Kuwata’s warm, soulful vocals.
Released in October 2001 as his seventh single, this gem won the Gold Prize at the 43rd Japan Record Awards that same year.
Also featured in Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, the song won the hearts of listeners across generations.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for spending unhurried time with someone special in a relaxed lounge, or for quietly gazing at a winter nightscape alone with a glass in hand.