[By Scene] Christmas Karaoke Song Catalog: From Classics to the Newest Hits

Merry XmasBoA

BoA / Meri Kuri

Meri Kuri is a classic Christmas song by BoA, a singer from South Korea.

The chorus is beautiful and catchy—you’ve probably heard it before.

When you think of the feel of a Christmas song, this track embodies it perfectly! The falsetto parts in the chorus aren’t easy for everyone to sing, but it’s a masterpiece—give it a try!

Dear SantaKoresawa

Koresawa “Onegai Santa Claus” [Lyric Video]

Just in time for Christmas, a heartwarming song has arrived.

A track that Koresawa had been performing since her indie days has finally been released as an official recording.

Through a wish to Santa Claus, it carries a profound message that urges us to look beyond material desires and reflect on what truly matters.

Released digitally in November 2023, this work perfectly pairs a pop sound with Koresawa’s uniquely crafted lyrics.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while spending Christmas night with someone special.

And if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to become a cherished memory.

appearsAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

A poignant yet beautiful classic that portrays the complexities of adult love.

The lyrics deftly weave in the couple’s secrets and inner conflicts, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in November 1999, it reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart and is also included on the simultaneously released album “LOVEppears.” Since it also sings of Christmas memories, it might be perfect for listening on Christmas Eve with your partner.

Still, it’s a song that also comforts those nursing a broken heart.

Combined with Ayumi Hamasaki’s clear, transparent vocals, it’s sure to soothe your soul when you sing it at karaoke.

Xmas with ULANA

LANA – Xmas with U (Official Music Video)

With chiming bells and big-band arrangements, LANA’s track brimming with Christmas spirit is a gem of a holiday song released in December 2022.

The lyrics are sprinkled with Christmas symbols—candles, trees, kisses, and presents—and convey a longing for a special night spent with a loved one.

Though LANA is known for her rap, here she captivates with a clear, crystalline singing voice.

The song also portrays overcoming quarrels with a partner and deepening love, making it enjoyable as a mature love song.

It’s a heartwarming tune perfect for Christmas night, recommended for listening together with someone special.

Wonderful DayTwice

TWICE「Wonderful Day」Special Stage

This song is set against a winter backdrop and centers on themes of bittersweet feelings, wishes, and hope.

Amid falling snow, it expresses the hope that dreams and wishes will come true through classic winter imagery like illuminations and snowflakes.

It was released as the second track on TWICE’s Japan-original single “Doughnut” in December 2021.

With a gentle melody and lyrics that evoke the season, it’s a heartwarming piece for listeners.

It’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke during the Christmas season, conveying feelings for someone special.

WINTER WITHOUT YOUXG

XG – WINTER WITHOUT YOU (Official Music Video)

A classic song about the bittersweet feelings of winter love is captured in XG’s December 2023 release.

Set against a wintry electric piano tone, the distinctive vocal effects leave a strong impression.

It reveals a more emotive side that feels different from XG’s typically edgy sound.

The lyrics express the ache of thinking about a loved one far away at Christmas, conveyed through warm sensibilities and sweet harmonies that truly resonate.

In a season when the city is wrapped in a full-on Christmas mood, this is a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling the loneliness of not being able to spend the time with someone special.

Someday Merry ChristmasB’z

Someday Merry Christmas

A ballad by B’z that opens with richly seasonal imagery—city streets dressed for Christmas and gifts for a lover.

It’s a highly narrative masterpiece, delicately and meticulously portraying the feelings of a man who chooses a chair as a present and the poignant moment he realizes the relationship is ending.

Included on the mini-album “FRIENDS,” released in December 1992, and featured in Pepsi NEX’s Christmas commercial “Xmas Lover,” the song has become a familiar staple of holiday music heard on street corners.

It’s a track perfect for a moody winter night when you want to look back on memories with a lover, ideal for setting the tone of a grown-up Christmas with a glass in hand.