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 listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (21–30)
Christmas is the best!NEW!Little Angel
A heartwarming Christmas song that kids can sing along to and enjoy the fun of the holiday! It’s packed with all the Christmas elements children love—presents, trees, and even an appearance by Santa Claus.
Celebrating the joy of spending a special day with family, this song was included on the album “Little Angel Christmas” in November 2024.
Little Angel is a production brand beloved around the world for creating many children’s songs and nursery rhymes.
Its bright, bouncy melody is perfect for singing at Christmas parties! Highly recommended for enjoying a fun family time with children who are eagerly awaiting Christmas.
Quiet ChristmasNEW!Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka Nakagawa
A gently heartwarming piece that quietly paints a picture of Christmas Night.
Created by Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa, this work offers a serene atmosphere that sets it apart from lively Christmas songs.
Scenes of shepherds and sheep sleeping close together, distant window lights glowing, and girls from fairy tales all unfold over a tender, peaceful melody.
The song is included on the album “Singing with Children’s Chorus and Live Band ~ Toshihiko Shinzawa & Hirotaka Nakagawa Songs,” released in February 2024, as well as the Christmas collection “Happy Kids X’mas! Christmas Song Best.” It’s perfect for a calm moment before bedtime—listen with your child and savor a warm, heart-to-heart time together as you feel the quiet of the night.
Songs we want kids to listen to! Recommended Christmas songs and nursery rhymes (31–40)
Christmas Where Angels SingNEW!Toshihiko Niizawa
On Christmas night, if you listen closely, you can hear angels singing.
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This is a Christmas song that paints a quiet and mystical scene.
Lyrics and music are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, and it is performed by Satoko Yamano, who was active as the “singing sister” on NHK Educational TV’s Yukai na Concert.
It was included in the album “Christmas SONGS” released in September 2015 and produced as a sheet music book with CD for preschools and kindergartens.
It’s perfect for gently singing together as a parent and child while savoring the quiet feeling of Christmas night! It’s also recommended to incorporate puppet staging for Christmas party performances.
Enjoy the special atmosphere of this holy night together with your child.
The customer is Santa ClausComposed by Yuhei Hanaoka
The Christmas song “Our Guest Is Santa Claus,” which was sung on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho, depicts children eagerly awaiting Santa.
They’re excited about their presents, but they don’t forget to thank Santa for bringing them—they’ve even prepared a song! Even if you’re not Santa, the children’s warm hearts are enough to make you smile.
Welcome to Christmas
If you’re looking for something to play for a Disney-loving child, try “Welcome to Christmas,” one of the Christmas songs used in shows at Tokyo DisneySea.
Just listening to it transports you into Disney’s enchanting, beautiful world, and it makes Christmas with your loved ones all the more special.
The most famous version is sung by Kaho Shimada, played at the end of “Candlelight Reflections.” Be sure to give it a listen!
Wish Upon a StarComposer: Leigh Harline
This famous song, When You Wish Upon a Star, was sung by Jiminy Cricket as the theme song for Disney’s film Pinocchio.
While it isn’t a Christmas song, it’s a Disney tune you’ll want to hear on Christmas night! Its richly atmospheric sound and lyrics resonate with a parent’s heart, aligning with the feelings of children eagerly awaiting Christmas.
It’s sure to make the holiday even more magical!
Santa Claus is comingLyrics and Music by: AUTRY GENE HALDEMAN OAKLEY
“Santa Claus Is Coming”—the original title is “Here Comes Santa Claus.
” It captures the excitement of everyone hanging up their stockings and waiting for Santa, as well as Santa arriving on his sleigh with reindeer.
There are many Japanese translations of this song, so if you want to play it for children, a version with a clear, easy-to-understand translation is recommended.
Listening to this song will make you look forward to the next morning!