A roundup of popular Christmas songs on YouTube Shorts!

Under the TreeEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Under the Tree (from “That Christmas”) | Official Music Video

Characterized by a heartwarming melody and moving lyrics, this work is a poignant ballad themed around the sorrow of losing a loved one.

Ed Sheeran’s gentle vocals bring deep emotion to the Christmas season.

Released in November 2024, the song was written specifically for Netflix’s new animated film “That Christmas.” Co-created with his brother Matthew, it has been crafted into a richer, more profound piece.

As feelings for loved ones grow stronger this time of year, it’s a track you’ll want to listen to quietly.

Xmas with ULANA

LANA – Xmas with U (Official Music Video)

This is a love song by LANA for anyone looking for a heartwarming Christmas tune.

It expresses feelings about spending Christmas with a special someone through iconic elements like candles, trees, and kisses.

Released in December 2022, the song conveys a heartfelt desire to cherish time with a loved one.

LANA’s clear, translucent vocals further enhance the atmosphere of the track.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while imagining a Christmas spent at home with your partner.

If you catch it on YouTube Shorts, you’ll find yourself hitting repeat over and over.

silentSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「silent」

A classic winter song that depicts a lonely heart wrapped in silence on Christmas night.

Amidst the pure white snow, the protagonist’s bittersweet feelings as they reflect on a past love resonate with a beautiful melody.

Released in December 2020, it also gained attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka.” Characterized by SEKAI NO OWARI’s delicate lyrics and striking sound, it’s recommended for those spending the Christmas season alone or seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak.

It’s a Christmas song that’s popular even in short formats.

Listen on a quiet night, and it will become a track that truly touches your heart.

Christmas EveYuuri

Yuuri 'Christmas Eve' Official Music Video

Yuuri’s song, which portrays the wistfulness and loneliness of Christmas Eve, delicately expresses a lost love.

Like the light of a candle fading out, the lyrics capture the gradual waning of affection.

Released digitally in November 2022 and included on the album “Ni,” this ballad highlights Yuuri’s soaring vocals and emotional expressiveness, depicting the conflict between parting and the possibility of reunion.

It’s a perfect song for anyone who’s spent Christmas without a loved one or wants to heal the pain of heartbreak.

It’s also a popular track on YouTube Shorts.

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibitotachi (Full ver.)

This is a classic song that beautifully portrays the chill of winter and the ache of unrequited love.

While looking back on a past romance, it delicately expresses the feeling of treasuring those memories in one’s heart.

Released in October 2001, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts weekly, monthly, and annually, and also won the Gold Award at the Japan Record Awards.

It was featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and has been loved by people of all ages.

It’s recommended for anyone seeking heartwarming music for the cold season or feeling nostalgic about a past love.

With Keisuke Kuwata’s profound emotional expression and unique poetic world, this work continues to accompany listeners as a song to be heard on winter nights.

1999Hitsuji Bungaku

Hitsujibungaku “1999” (Official Music Video)

A song by Hitsujibungaku wrapped in a magical, Christmas-like atmosphere is drawing attention.

Set on Christmas Eve of 1999, its lyrics strikingly explore themes of end-of-century anxiety and change.

Featuring hymn-like choral work and a floating, ethereal sound, it reflects influences from dream pop and shoegaze.

Released digitally in December 2018 and re-released on CD the following year, it’s recommended for solitary winter nights or moments when you want to reflect on memories with someone special.

It’s also highly popular on social media.

This work beautifully captures the year-end mood where anticipation and unease about the new year intermingle, and it’s sure to resonate with many listeners.

Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki

Our First Special Christmas Together – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

A heartwarming song perfect for the Christmas season has arrived.

Created by Suzuki Suzuki, this piece is a sweet yet bittersweet love song that portrays a couple’s first Christmas together.

The lyrics delicately capture the special moments they share and the deep affection they feel for each other, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in November 2023, the track has also drawn attention for its music video, produced in collaboration with the buzzworthy social media creators Gokko Club.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone looking forward to spending Christmas with a partner or reminiscing about precious memories with someone special.