Songs we want children to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes

We wish you a Merry ChristmasNEW!Hachiwara (a cat with a split two-tone face pattern)

Chiikawa: We Wish You a Merry Christmas / Hachiware

A classic Christmas song sung by Hachiware from the hugely popular anime Chiikawa.

With a melody every elementary school student knows and Hachiware’s adorable voice, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

The lyrics are simple and easy to remember, so singing together will put everyone in the festive spirit.

It’s a piece that Chiikawa-loving kids will enjoy, and even those who don’t watch much anime can have fun with it.

Give it a try at a friends’ Christmas party or family karaoke!

I can hear the Christmas songNEW!Toshihiko Niizawa

You can hear the Christmas song — Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

This warm Christmas song, written and composed by Toshihiko Shinzawa, conveys the joy of Christmas to children in a clear and friendly way.

Included on the 1996 album “SEASON,” it features a memorable refrain of “Merry, Merry Christmas.” With simple, easy-to-remember lyrics and melody, it has long been loved in kindergartens and nursery schools.

It’s also used as panel theater teaching material, designed so children can enjoy a story while singing.

If everyone sings it together at a Christmas party, the whole venue is sure to be filled with smiles.

It’s the perfect song for family karaoke with little ones or for Christmas events at school!

Hey, Santa Claus grandpaNEW!Lyrics by Tonbo Yuasa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa

Christmas Song [Hey, Grandpa Santa Claus] | How to Become Santa Claus

It’s a fun song that asks, from a child’s unique perspective, what Santa Claus did when he was little.

With lyrics by Tombo Yuasa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, the song is included on the album “Tonbo-sensei no Wakuwaku Shūkai” and has long been loved in early childhood education settings.

Its appeal lies in the easy-to-sing melody and gentle wording, and the piano accompaniment is arranged simply.

The lyrics, filled with warmth and anticipation for Santa, perfectly capture how children feel as they look forward to Christmas.

It’s ideal for Christmas events at kindergartens and nurseries, as well as for family time at home.

Sing it together, and you’re sure to make even more happy Christmas memories.

Yay! Santa is comingLyrics and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa

Yay! Santa Is Coming by Himawari 🌻 With Lyrics | Christmas Song, Children's Song | (♬ Santa Claus is coming~) Perfect for Christmas Parties

A great song to build excitement on Christmas Eve is “Yatta! Santa ga Yatte Kuru” (“Hooray! Santa Is Coming”).

As the title suggests, it’s a song that captures the anticipation of Santa’s arrival.

The lyrics and music are by Hirotaka Nakagawa, who is also active as a picture book writer.

There’s a part in the lyrics that sings about where Santa will come, and it can be fun to tweak that section and insert the names of your own home, nursery, or other places.

There are also several spots for call-and-response interjections, making it a great choice for group singing.

The wind and the snow are my friends.NEW!NEUTRINO

Both the Wind and the Snow Are Friends — Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

It’s a friendly song that brings to mind children enjoying Christmas.

This piece portrays the bright spirits of kids who play happily with nature, turning even the cold winter wind and snow into their allies, and it was released on a video site in a version using the NEUTRINO singing voice synthesis engine.

The original song is the Japanese version of Disney’s classic “Frosty the Snowman,” and it’s also included on the album “Disney Music Town ~ Christmas Party.” With its relaxed tempo and easy-to-follow melody, it’s simple to remember and designed so even elementary school children can sing it with ease.

It’s recommended for karaoke with friends and family when you want to boost the Christmas mood! Sing along together with plenty of cheer.

Wish Upon a StarNEW!Disney “Pinocchio”

[Disney] When You Wish Upon a Star

This classic was sung by Jiminy Cricket as the theme song for Disney’s 1940 animated feature Pinocchio.

While it isn’t specifically a Christmas song, its romantic message about wishing on a star shining in the winter night sky fits perfectly with the Christmas mood.

The song won Best Original Song at the 13th Academy Awards and ranked 7th on the American Film Institute’s “100 Years.

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100 Songs.” Long used in Disney’s opening logo, it truly symbolizes Disney itself.

How about singing it together near the end of your Christmas party, when you’re reluctant to say goodbye to the fun?

All I Want For Christmas Is YouNEW!Demon Slayer MMD

[Demon Slayer MMD] All I Want For Christmas Is You [Kimetsu no Yaiba MMD]

This is a fan-made MMD video where characters from the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba sing and dance to classic Christmas songs.

Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira appear one after another, and the choral staging—like weaving a harmony—is dazzling.

The Christmas-themed backdrops, such as snowy landscapes and illuminations, along with the inventive camera work, make it a joy to watch.

Released on platforms like YouTube, it’s highly praised by fans as a video that lets you feel both love for the characters and the festive holiday spirit at the same time.

It’s perfect for gatherings of kids who love Demon Slayer or for family karaoke time.

If you sing while channeling your favorite character, it’s sure to be a hit!