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[For people in their 20s] Recommended Christmas songs for karaoke [2026]

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Since Christmas falls at the end of the year, people in their 20s often have chances to go to karaoke with friends or coworkers.

And around this time, many of you probably feel like singing Christmas songs.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Christmas karaoke songs we recommend for people in their 20s!

We’ve picked out tracks ranging from the latest hits to slightly nostalgic tunes, so be sure to use this as a guide when choosing songs at karaoke.

[For people in their 20s] Best Christmas songs for karaoke [2026] (11–20)

Santa, Santa, SantaKashiwagi Hinata

Hinata Kashiwagi – Santa Santa Santa [Official Music Video]

Santa, Santa, SantaKashiwagi Hinata

This track features a sound brimming with Christmas vibes and a strikingly catchy melody.

The lyrics, overflowing with Hinata Kashiwagi’s down-to-earth sensibility, carry a message that resonates with people in their twenties who work hard every day.

Released digitally in November, it serves as the title track of her second EP, “piece of me.” She also held her first solo headlining concert at Shinagawa Stellar Ball on December 9, signaling her leap forward as a solo artist.

It’s a great pick when you want to liven up karaoke with friends or coworkers—a song everyone can enjoy singing together while soaking up the special atmosphere of the night.

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Let’s do Christmas♡Momota Kanako

Kanako Momota [MV] Let’s Do Christmas ♡ - MUSIC VIDEO -

Let's do Christmas♡Momota Kanako

This is the solo debut song by Kanako Momota, leader of Momoiro Clover Z, which breezily captures the heart-thumping excitement of Christmas.

The lyrics, portraying a girl enjoying preparations like cakes and presents, and the light, cheerful melody leave a strong impression.

Released in December 2023, the track was also performed at her solo concert at Saitama Super Arena on the 25th of the same month.

For people in their twenties, Momota is a relatable idol of the same generation.

It’s sure to be a perfect pick for karaoke to boost the Christmas mood.

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Gather the starsotsumami feat.mikan

Collecting Stars / otsumami feat. mikan [Music Video]

Gather the starsotsumami feat.mikan

A warm winter song that gently accompanies people walking through a city in the cold.

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mikan is a project by a production team with a proven track record in providing J-pop songs, featuring Yuka Togashi from the idol group “Title TBD,” who performs under the name mikan.

Released in December 2025, this piece was selected as the theme song for the “Kobe TOTTEI Christmas Market 2025,” held at TOTTEI PARK in Kobe.

The resonant sounds of live instruments—piano, strings, and wind chimes—are soothing, and its message, like a light for those quietly persevering, sinks deep into the heart.

Another appeal is that it doesn’t rely too heavily on Christmas imagery, making it a universal anthem of encouragement that resonates in any season.

Though a gentle ballad, it has a distinctive forward momentum, and if performed in the latter half of a karaoke session, it will softly wrap the listeners’ hearts.

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Holy Lightimase

【imase】Holy Light（Official Audio）

Holy Lightimase

Introducing imase, a next-generation artist.

Here’s his first-ever Christmas song, “Holy Light.” It was specially written as the theme song for a collaboration project with Shibuya Scramble Square.

Centered around bell sounds for a classic Christmas vibe and paired with his high-tone vocals, it creates a romantic atmosphere.

Since the overall key is on the higher side, it’s perfect for those who want to showcase their upper range.

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Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS

WurtS – Santa Girl feat. nishina (Music Video)

Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS

This is a Christmas-worthy duet song born from a collaboration between WurtS and nishina.

Depicting a winter romance, the lyrics sweetly and poignantly portray a woman dressed as Santa Claus stealing the protagonist’s heart.

It’s included on the album “Once Upon a Revival,” released in December 2021, and it won the Grand Prize at the 14th CD Shop Awards 2022 the following year.

Beginning with an intro that evokes jingle bells, this track is perfect for winter gatherings and Christmas parties.

It’s sure to create a romantic atmosphere for a Christmas night spent with someone special.

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