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Karaoke Songs to Sing in December: Perfect for Year-End Parties! Winter and Christmas Songs

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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

In December, we get more chances to go to karaoke for Christmas and year-end parties.

Since you’re going to karaoke anyway, the best way to make it even more fun and lively is to pick songs that match the season!

That said, it can be hard to decide what to sing.

In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce songs that are perfect for karaoke in December, focusing on Christmas tunes and winter songs.

We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—from crowd-pleasers that get everyone hyped, to songs that blow away the blues, to ones that say “great job this year” to yourself.

Let’s sing our hearts out at the end of the year and welcome the New Year feeling great!

[Karaoke Songs to Sing in December] Great for Year-End Parties! Winter Songs and Christmas Songs (61–70)

Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster – Tie a Ribbon on Tenderness / THE FIRST TAKE

Tie a ribbon around affection — Little Glee Monster

There are plenty of winter songs, but if you’re looking for something to sing in December, Christmas songs are definitely the way to go! This track is a quintessential Christmas tune that many people heard in the 2019 Coca-Cola winter campaign commercials.

Just like its title, “Tie a Ribbon on Tenderness,” its warm lyrics revolve around the theme of giving love.

Listening to it brings to mind a Christmas spent in gratitude with not only your partner, but also family and friends—everyone dear to you.

When you sing this at karaoke, try performing it with a group and aim for harmonies like Little Glee Monster!

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Together…MAX

MAX / Together...

Together…MAX

For those who remember MAX at the peak of their career, many of you probably also recall how vibrant karaoke culture was—and how often you sang their songs.

While MAX has many danceable tracks, their 15th single “Issho ni.

.

.” released in 1999 is a slower number that conveys a woman’s slightly sorrowful feelings.

It’s a love song that makes you wonder: is it just sad, or is there a bright future ahead for the two of them? The key isn’t very high, so it’s an easy song to sing.

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snow jamRin-ne

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)

snow jam Rin sound

A signature song by Rin-ne, a Reiwa-era artist who broke out from the internet.

With a chill vibe, the track felt trendy and drew attention right after its release.

While it’s a hip-hop tune centered on rap, its laid-back feel and beautiful melody are especially appealing.

The lyrics use everyday language, making it very approachable and easy to sing at karaoke without putting on airs.

The flow of the words feels great when you say them out loud, so it’s a song that’s really fun to sing!

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Because it's a cold night...TRF

TRF / Because It's a Cold Night

Because It's a Cold Night… TRF

When it comes to winter-recommended songs by TRF, the five-member dance and vocal group, it has to be “Samui Yoru Dakara…” released in 1993.

It reached No.

8 on the Oricon Singles Chart, becoming their first single to break into the top ten.

The song is uptempo and features relatively high notes, so it’s by no means easy to sing, but if you can pull it off, it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

Definitely give it a try at karaoke!

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Santa Girl feat. nishinaWurtS

WurtS – Santa Girl feat. nishina (Music Video)

Santa Girl feat. nishina WurtS

It’s a heartwarming love song full of winter vibes.

The harmony woven by WurtS and Nishina is wonderful, letting you fully soak in the Christmas atmosphere.

It’s included on the album “Once Upon a Revival” and was released in December 2021.

With lyrics themed around Santa Claus, it portrays the journey from first meeting to falling in love, leaving listeners with a cozy feeling.

Sing it at Christmas parties or year-end karaoke and it’s sure to liven up the mood! How about singing it with your partner or friends and enjoying a fun time together?

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Year-end songs from 12/26 onward[Alexandros]

[With Lyrics] [Alexandros] Year-end Song from 12/26 Onward

Year-end Song After 12/26 [Alexandros]

If you get a chance to go to karaoke between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, this is the song I really want you to sing! The intro is in English, but most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so don’t worry.

In the song, the singer looks back on the past year, recalling the good and the bad, and resolves to do their best again next year.

Meanwhile, the track itself features a soft, understated performance that feels refined and stylish.

The key might be a bit high for the average male singer, but the lyrics are perfect for a year-end party, so I highly recommend it.

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somedayyuzu

18 Yuzu Itsuka

Someday, Yuzu

Yuzu’s classic ballad “Itsuka” is also hugely popular as a winter song and is often sung at karaoke.

The gentle, ballad-like tune expresses love for someone special and the resolve to “protect you no matter what.” Even though it’s set in winter, listening to it makes your heart feel warmly soothed.

When you sing it at karaoke, be sure to perform it as a duo like the two members of Yuzu and recreate their beautiful harmonies! If you can pull off those harmonies, you’re sure to move the crowd.

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