[For people in their 90s] Recommended Christmas songs: from nostalgic school songs and hymns to timeless classics
The Christmas season has come around again this year.
Familiar winter songs are perfect for heartwarming moments with older adults.
Hymns and traditional songs that gently resonate on quiet winter nights bring back fond memories and soothe the heart.
Why not hum along with someone special and let cherished stories blossom? This time, we’re introducing well-known pieces suited to the Christmas season that even people in their 90s can enjoy.
In addition to nostalgic hymns and school songs, we’ve gathered classic Christmas tunes that everyone has heard at least once.
Please make use of these during the Christmas season.
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For People in Their 90s: Recommended Christmas Songs, from Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (11–20)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarNEW!
A nursery rhyme about the twinkling stars in the night sky that everyone hummed as a child.
Reconstructed by rutekia in August 2025 as a contemporary instrumental piece, this work uses electro-classical techniques to express the sparkle of stars in sound.
The original melody traces back to an 18th-century French chanson, with Mozart himself composing variations on it.
Delicate timbres of synthesizer and piano evoke the expanse of the night sky, making it perfect for quiet listening on Christmas night.
How about spending a moment gazing at the stars with older loved ones, reminiscing about memories of the beloved nursery rhyme?
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Known as a masterpiece of hymnody, this piece continues to resonate with many through its heartwarming melody and deeply meaningful lyrics.
It has been cherished in various forms, including its use in the film “Driving Miss Daisy” and a cover by gospel singer Aretha Franklin.
Its gentle melody and hope-filled words offer special comfort and courage to older adults who have experienced life’s joys and sorrows.
On a quiet Christmas night, it might be nice to reflect on life while listening to this song.
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Beloved as a classic Christmas song, this piece is a timeless favorite that everyone—from children to adults—can sing.
Many famous artists, including the Jackson 5 and the Carpenters, have released cover versions, making it an essential track during the holiday season.
Created in 1934, it has a charm that explains why it continues to be loved around the world.
Since it’s also familiar to older generations, why not sing it together at your Christmas gathering? If you take it at a relaxed tempo, you’re sure to enjoy a heartwarming moment filled with fond memories.
All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” evokes an excited, heartwarming Christmas mood.
In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Christmas at 29,” and has been covered by artists like May J.
and Yuna Ito.
The lyrics express a passionate love, saying that more than presents, what she wants for Christmas is the person she loves.
Give it a listen to reminisce about those youthful days when your heart was full of someone special, and if you’re confident in your English, try singing it yourself!
Merry ChristmasChristmas Carol
“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is a traditional British Christmas carol, known in Japan under the title “Omedetō Christmas.
” It conveys the wish that everyone can celebrate Christmas cheerfully and joyfully.
The “figgy pudding” mentioned in the English lyrics is a classic Christmas dessert in the UK.
Be sure to celebrate Christmas with both the song and the sweet treat!
Winter WonderlandLyrics: Richard Bernhard Smith / Music: Felix Bernard
Winter Wonderland is perfect for a snowy Christmas.
Composed in 1934, its Japanese version was broadcast in 1964 on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
The song describes building snowmen, having snowball fights, and spending warm, joyful times even in the cold snow.
You can sing it while wishing for a white Christmas, or, if it actually snows, enjoy Christmas along with the wintry scenery! Try singing it as you reminisce about the youthful days you spent playing in the snow.
[For Seniors in Their 90s] Recommended Christmas Songs: From Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (21–30)
My lover is Santa ClausYumi Matsutoya
Surprisingly, a lot of Christmas songs are actually about breakups.
Among them, one track that puts you in a happy mood is Yumi Matsutoya’s “Koibito ga Santa Claus” (My Lover Is Santa Claus).
It’s a song from her 1980 album “SURF & SNOW,” and it was featured in the film “Take Me Out to the Snow.” Many artists, including Seiko Matsuda and Hiroji Miyamoto of Elephant Kashimashi, have covered it.
Its bright, up-tempo vibe makes it perfect for Christmas parties.