[2026] A Special Feature on Classic Western Songs to Listen to in December!

Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Underneath the Tree (Official Video)

A track included on American singer Kelly Clarkson’s sixth album, Wrapped in Red, released on October 25, 2013.

Starting with the chorus, the song launches with high energy from the very beginning, and together with its shuffle beat groove, it perfectly matches the festive spirit of Christmas.

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My DecemberLinkin Park

My December – Linkin Park (Hybrid Theory)

In the early 2000s, Linkin Park completely reshaped the loud rock scene with overwhelming musicality and unprecedented commercial success.

Released in 2000, their masterpiece debut album Hybrid Theory sold a record-breaking 30 million copies worldwide.

Included as a bonus track on the Japanese edition, My December is a hidden gem I can’t recommend to those who like cheerful winter tunes or Christmas songs; rather, it’s a track I especially want people to hear if they feel like sinking into the deepest darkness of sorrow.

Composed solely by the band’s brain, Mike Shinoda, it’s an unconventional number built around solemn piano tones, programmed drums, and ambient electronic sounds.

The lyrics are essentially the monologue of a man who seems to have parted ways with someone important—seemingly a common theme—but the late Chester Bennington’s restrained vocal delivery conveys such raw pain and urgency that it reaches the depths of the listener’s heart.

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Sunday MorningMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning

It has a very refreshing sound, and it’s not particularly a “winter standard” type of song, but the lyrics are about lazing around with your girlfriend on a rainy Sunday.

If you imagine swapping the bed for a Japanese kotatsu, I think it becomes a winter song that feels very natural to Japanese listeners.

How about spending this winter stylishly listening to Maroon 5 under the kotatsu?

December LoveNew Kids On The Block

December Love

Let me introduce a heartwarming love song that wraps winter’s chill in the warmth of love.

New Kids On The Block’s track overflows with a gentle touch, as if blessing a December romance.

Featured on the expanded edition of their 2017 EP, Thankful (Unwrapped), this song stands out for its lyrics that paint scenes of two people walking through a snowy town and enjoying music together at home.

Its up-tempo melody pairs perfectly with the members’ mature vocals, creating a distinctly romantic winter atmosphere.

It’s a captivating tune you’ll want to play on a holiday-season date or during a quiet evening with someone special.

Kid On Christmas ft. Meghan TrainorPentatonix

Pentatonix – Kid On Christmas (Official Video) ft. Meghan Trainor

Christmas somehow makes you feel excited, doesn’t it? Capturing that mood in a bright, uplifting way is “Kid On Christmas ft.

Meghan Trainor.” It’s a track from the a cappella group Pentatonix’s Christmas album “Holidays Around the World.” Featuring singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor, her vocals give the song a lively, festive feel.

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