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[Christmas Songs] Recommended Tracks for Instagram Stories

With Christmas just around the corner, many of you are probably feeling excited.

You often hear Christmas songs playing in stores and on social media videos, which really brings out the winter vibe, doesn’t it? So in this article, we’ll be introducing Christmas songs that are perfect for Instagram Stories! From the latest hits to timeless classics, every pick is a masterpiece that celebrates Christmas.

Use this as a reference to find the perfect track to color your Christmas memories!

[Christmas Songs] Recommended tracks for Instagram Stories (1–10)

Christmas Stories

[Piano Sheet Music] Christmas Stories | Tokyo Disneyland Parade Song
Christmas Stories

A piece that has long been beloved as the music for the Christmas parade at Tokyo Disneyland, it has remained in the hearts of many guests.

Its bright, festive march-style melody skillfully weaves in classic Christmas songs such as “We Need a Little Christmas” and “Joy to the World,” and when played on piano, it offers a delicate, warm atmosphere that differs from the bustle of the parade.

It was created for the parade that has been performed since 2015 and was included on the album “Tokyo Disney Resort Winter Fun!” in November 2021.

In November 2024, a final-year version was also released, bringing the parade to a close together with its sponsor, Japan Airlines.

Why not try playing it when you want to revisit your Christmas memories through music or enjoy a bit of the park atmosphere at home?

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martin

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Arranged for solo piano, with music sheet.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas~Music from Meet Me in St. Louis~Hugh Martin

Originally featured in the 1944 musical film “Meet Me in St.

Louis” and sung by Judy Garland, this song has since become a beloved Christmas classic around the world.

Composed by Hugh Martin, its lyrics—shaped by wartime anxieties and longing for family—carry a distinctive blend of bittersweetness and hope.

A timeless standard covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, it was also selected for AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs list.

Its chic, tranquil melody pairs beautifully with the piano, making it perfect for creating a softly romantic Christmas atmosphere.

Play it at a home party or during a quiet evening, and it will help create a warm, special moment.

silentSEKAI NO OWARI

It’s a bittersweet love song perfect for the Christmas season.

The lyrics, which depict the protagonist’s feelings of loneliness amid the silence, are striking; set against a snowy night sky, they convey the pain and solitude of heartbreak.

Released in October 2020, the track was also chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Tuesday drama “Kono Koi Atatamemasu ka” (Shall We Warm Up This Love?).

With a beautiful melody and profound lyrics characteristic of SEKAI NO OWARI, it resonates with many listeners.

It’s an ideal song for Christmas or winter nights, so consider using it in your story.

[Christmas Songs] Recommended Tracks for Instagram Stories (11–20)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)
White LoversKuwata Keisuke

A heartwarming classic where the chill of winter intertwines with a wistful love.

Keisuke Kuwata’s gentle vocals resonate against a backdrop of snow-dusted streets.

The lyrics beautifully portray a past romance and seem to nestle close to the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2001, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It was also featured in a Coca-Cola commercial and became beloved by many.

Isn’t it a perfect match for the Christmas season and social media, too? This song is ideal for those special moments spent with a partner during the holidays, or when you want to reflect on someone dear.

Listen on a quiet winter night, and it will surely warm your heart.

Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

Tatsuro Yamashita "Christmas Eve" Music Video
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro

This is a classic winter song by Tatsuro Yamashita that has been beloved for many years.

Its beautiful, Christmas-tinged melody and lyrics depicting the protagonist’s bittersweet feelings are deeply moving.

Released in December 1983, it drew major attention in 1988 when it was featured in a JR Tokai commercial.

Musically, it’s also highly intriguing, with chord progressions influenced by Baroque music and an interlude that incorporates Pachelbel’s Canon.

Since it expresses the feeling of thinking about someone special on Christmas night, it’s perfect for Instagram Stories along with a message to a partner or friend.

Christmas songback number

back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video
Christmas songback number

A pop-rock ballad themed around the winter season and romance.

Its lyrics, portraying bittersweet feelings and desires for a lover, resonate deeply with gentle vocals and emotive instrumentation.

Released in December 2015, it was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” As one of back number’s signature songs, it’s beloved by many listeners.

Recommended for those who are thinking of a loved one, feeling a touch of loneliness, or wanting to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

Add it to your Instagram story, and it will be a wonderful track to color your winter memories.

meringuemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Meringue” MV
meringuemakaroni enpitsu

A wistful song that evokes the arrival of winter.

Centered on themes of heartbreak and self-reflection, it expresses fragility and melancholy through imagery of snow and meringue.

Released in February 2021, it was also chosen as the theme song for the JR SKISKI campaign.

Even amid sadness, a yearning to find hope comes through in Macaroni Empitsu’s gentle vocals.

If you listen while picturing a ski resort landscape, you can immerse yourself even more deeply in the song’s world.

Pair it with your winter story.