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

Last ChristmasSungha Jung

(Wham) Last_Christmas – Sungha Jung

It’s a song you occasionally hear in the city during winter.

“Last Christmas” was originally sung with a theme of heartbreak, but as it became a classic and more covers were made, it took on a variety of styles.

It feels like a song that should be passed down forever.

By now, SantaHiroaki Ishikawa

♪ Song “Santa Around This Time”

It’s an adorable Christmas song that I’d love for all the children to sing together just like in the video.

You can feel the childlike curiosity in the lyrics—Is Santa coming? What’s he doing now? Is he getting ready? It’s a special day we can’t wait for.

O Holy Night (Hymn No. 219)

Hymn No. 219 (O Holy Night) Solo: Daiki Miyashita Piano: Takami Tanaka Special Music at the Third Worship Service, Yamato Calvary Chapel, December 7, 2014

It is a Christmas carol composed by the French composer Adolphe Adam.

The original title is “Minuit, chrétiens,” which means “Christmas Hymn.” In the English-speaking world, it is known by John Sullivan Dwight’s rather free translation, “O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining,” and in Japan it is sometimes referred to as “O Holy Night.”

Christmas papapa!

Christmas Papapa / Christmas song for children / Christmas song for kids

This song captures the exciting, heart-pounding fun from Christmas preparations all the way to the big day.

Because it was created for educational purposes, it helps young children deepen their understanding of what Christmas is like.

The “pa-pa-pa” from the title appears frequently throughout the song, adding a catchy, upbeat vibe that’s really fun! There’s choreography as well as singing, so it’s also great to learn both and perform them at a Christmas party.

It’s also nice to decorate the tree and other ornaments together while listening to the song and following the lyrics!

The Son of God This Holy Night (Hymn No. 111)

The Son of God, this very night

The lyricist and composer are still not clearly known, but it is said that an Englishman, John Francis Wade, may have composed it.

In Japan, it has become a staple hymn during the Christmas season.

Because the hymn is too long to perform in full, several verses are often omitted.

All people, gather together (Hymn No. 112)

"From 'Christmas Songs': 'Joy to the World' and 'Silent Night'"

The English title “Joy to the World! the Lord is come” is actually a different set of lyrics (original title: “Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes”) set to the tune of the well-known Western Christmas carol “Min mina yorokobe” (All People Rejoice).

The tune is said to have been arranged in 1836 by American sacred music composer Lowell Mason, who extracted and adapted a melody from the choral sections of Handel’s oratorio Messiah.

By now, SantaLyrics: Hiroshi Namura / Music: Taimei Ishikawa

Santa is probably on NHK's 'With Mother' Japan right now.

While many songs are about children waiting for Christmas and Santa, this one is about Santa himself looking forward to Christmas.

He’s washing his trademark outfit and making the sack for the presents.

Since most of the lyrics are made up of onomatopoeia, it’s easy to remember and sing! It’s a Christmas song I highly recommend for kids.