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[For Middle Schoolers] Recommended Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2025]

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For junior high schoolers, the Christmas season overlaps with winter break, so lots of people probably get hyped up at karaoke with friends.

And during this time of year, you just want to sing Christmas songs, right?

That said, there are so many Christmas songs that you might find yourself wondering, “Which one should I pick…?”

So in this article, we’ll introduce Christmas songs that are perfect for junior high schoolers to sing at karaoke!

We’ve picked out everything from classics to the latest hits, so go ahead and choose the ones that suit you best.

[For Middle Schoolers] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2025] (21–30)

Our first special Christmas togetherSuzuki Suzuki

Our First Special Christmas Together – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

Our first special Christmas together - Suzuki Suzuki

Suzuki Suzuki’s new Christmas song, released in November 2023, is all about a couple’s first Christmas together.

Its gentle melody and warm lyrics are striking, conveying the desire to cherish special moments with a loved one.

The music video, created in collaboration with the TikTok-popular group Gokko Club, has also been generating buzz.

It’s perfect for karaoke when you want to get into the Christmas spirit.

It’ll get a group of friends excited, and singing it as a duet with someone special could be romantic, too.

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winter againNEW!4s4ki

4s4ki – winter again (Official Lyric Video / Music Video)

winter againNEW!4s4ki

4s4ki, an artist embraced by younger audiences for her unique sensibilities and sound.

Released in December 2023, this track became her first Christmas song and the second installment in a three-month consecutive release project.

Portraying the wavering emotions of lovers in a lull, the song expresses loneliness and solitude that stand in contrast to the festive image of Christmas.

Her authentic vocals layer over a soundscape that evokes the deep quiet of winter, conveying delicate feelings.

Recommended for those who don’t quite connect with traditional Christmas songs, and for middle schoolers experiencing the bittersweet side of love.

It’s a song you can sing at karaoke with friends and feel comfortable voicing even your more downhearted emotions.

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Christmas QuartetNEW!Quartet Star

[Official MV] Christmas Quartet (vocals: Quartet Star)

Christmas Quartet NEW! Quartet Star

This song, performed by a character unit from the anime “Himitsu no Aipri,” is a number that captures the warm atmosphere of Christmas through four-part harmony.

Released in December 2024, it features lyrics by Ameko Kodama, composition by michitomo, and arrangement by Nozomi Tanaka.

The call-and-response and overlapping vocals by the four members of Quartet Star gently convey friendship, bonds, and the special sparkle of Christmas.

With a bright, catchy melody and a richly layered sound, it also boasts the glamorous flair typical of idol songs.

If a group of middle school friends split the parts and sing it together, it’ll make for a fun karaoke time where each person’s individuality shines.

It’s the perfect track to liven up the Christmas season of winter break with friends.

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Merry ChristmasNEW!Sonar Pocket

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NEW! Sonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket is a three-member music unit formed in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Known for captivating many fans with love songs themed around romance, their track released in December 2023 is a love ballad that paints a poignant picture of regret over a past love set against the backdrop of the Christmas season.

The cinematic lyrics, where the winter scenery mirrors the protagonist’s emotions, leave a strong impression, and the heartfelt wish to start over resonates deeply.

A gentle, lyrical arrangement centered on strings and piano enhances the wintry atmosphere.

It’s a recommended number for those who can relate to spending Christmas while holding feelings for someone special, or for anyone who wants to perform a tender ballad at karaoke.

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Chaotic☆ChristmasNEW!Rin Kurusu

Chaotic☆Christmas

Comical Christmas NEW! Rin Kurusu

Rin Kurusu, who served as the center of the former idol group “26-ji no Masquerade” and is now active as a voice actress and singer.

This song, included as the coupling track to her third single “Wacchuane?” released in November 2024, portrays a girl whose heart flutters as she prepares for the holy night.

It’s a sparkling pop number packed with the bustling yet joyful moments of dashing around a room aglow with illuminations in search of presents, and the rising anticipation of spending the evening with someone special.

Kurusu comments, “Most of the winter songs I’ve sung until now were breakup songs, so I was simply happy to have a bright Christmas track.” Why not sing it together and get hyped with friends before your Christmas party?

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WISHstorm

[Drum Covers] WISH – Arashi : sayu (Grollschwert)

WISH Arashi

WISH is a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re in a bright mood and want to convey your feelings to someone special.

Released by the national idol group Arashi in 2005, it was used as the theme song for the drama Boys Over Flowers.

The bright strings that seem to bless lovers are especially memorable.

Its easy-to-sing melody and relatable lyrics make it a great choice for karaoke! If you’re a junior high school student, adding choreography and harmonies when you sing it might even make you popular!

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On Christmas nightGReeeeN

GReeeeN – On Christmas Night

GReeeeN on Christmas night

A stylish, jazzy song perfect for Christmas is GReeeeN’s “Kurisumasu no Yoru ni” (“On Christmas Night”).

It’s a gentle, romantic ballad included on their album “Baby Tooth,” released December 22, 2021, evoking the image of a quiet Christmas night.

It carries a slightly different vibe from their past work and is packed with a fresh side of their charm.

A lyric video was released on YouTube at the same time as the single, so give it a listen before Christmas and try performing it at karaoke!

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