Songs we want children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes
Christmas songs everyone—from kids to adults—will want to hum along to.
From nursery rhymes to pop, there are so many wonderful tunes that color the season.
Still, we often end up with the same songs every year, and we hear people say they want to sing with more fun and discover new songs.
So here, we’ll introduce a variety of heartwarming Christmas songs that kids and adults alike can enjoy together during the holiday season.
Sing along with the children and make delightful Christmas memories!
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Songs we want kids to hear! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (1–10)
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This song is indispensable for Christmas! With its lively rhythm and cheerful melody, it’s a tune that children will naturally want to sing along to.
Whether singing or listening, it feels like a bit of magic that lifts the heart.
It’s perfect as a musical gift for your child or as background music for the whole family to enjoy at a Christmas party.
Originally known as an orchestral piece, it later had lyrics added and became beloved as a Christmas song.
With this song playing during your warm family time at Christmas, the occasion will become even more memorable.
Jingle BellsComposed by James Pierpont
Jingle Bells is a classic Christmas song that has been passed down and sung for generations.
You’ve surely heard it at least once.
The song was written and composed in 1857 by Reverend James Pierpont.
It was originally sung at church Thanksgiving services, but because it was so well received, it began to be sung at Christmas as well.
That’s why the lyrics don’t mention Christmas; instead, they describe a sleigh race.
Since then, it has been loved to this day as a timeless Christmas classic.
The Christmas Cake Song
Christmas cake is a beloved holiday treat.
This song, “The Christmas Cake Song,” was created with the theme of the delicious cakes that children eagerly look forward to.
It describes eating a fruit-topped cake, with the same melody repeating throughout.
It’s also great as a hand-play song, using your hands to show the shape of the cake and the fruits.
Try singing this cake song to boost the excitement for your Christmas party!
Songs we want kids to hear! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (11–20)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerComposer: Johnny Marks
When Santa comes riding in his sleigh to bring presents, the animals pulling that sleigh are reindeer, of course! This song, starring those reindeer, is a Christmas classic loved by children across generations.
The red-nosed reindeer was always laughed at for his bright red nose, but Santa was the only one who saw it as a strength and asked him to help deliver the gifts.
Any trait can be turned into a positive depending on how you look at it.
It’s a poppy, fun Christmas song, but it may also carry a wish for us to have a gentle heart that respects others’ unique qualities—just like Santa does.
Winter WonderlandComposition: Felix Bernard
The toe-tapping “Winter Wonderland” was composed in 1934 by Felix Bernard.
It wasn’t originally a Christmas song; the lyrics were said to depict a winter romance between a couple.
In 1947, however, the lyrics were changed to focus on playing in the snow, turning it into a timeless Christmas classic passed down through the years.
Covered by over 200 artists, this irresistibly buoyant song lifts your spirits with a skip-in-your-step kind of excitement.
Christmas is coming soon.Lyrics and Composition: Masanobu Mine
This song brims with the joy of Christmas, making children’s hearts flutter with excitement.
Overflowing with Masanobu Mine’s warm sensibility, it’s a beloved hand-play song as well.
The lyrics portray decorating the Christmas tree, conveying the eager anticipation children feel as they await the holiday’s arrival.
Sing it at a family Christmas party or at a nursery or kindergarten Christmas event, and it’s sure to become a wonderful memory! Be sure to add the hand motions and give it a try.
Happy Lucky ChristmasComposed by Tadao Harasaki
This song, where Shimajiro and his friends sing and dance, is perfect for children’s Christmas parties! Written and composed by Tadao Harasaki, it includes call-and-response shouts and even a bit of number play, making it fun and a little educational, too.
Share your happy Christmas feelings not just with yourself, but with your family and friends around you, and let’s all enjoy a joyful Christmas together.
It’s a Christmas song filled with that kind, caring spirit.
The piece is included on albums related to Shimajiro as well as piano solo albums.
It’s an ideal choice for Christmas events at nursery schools and kindergartens!