[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 Seniors in Their 90s] Recommended Christmas Songs: From Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (21–30)
Santa Claus is coming
This song gently heralds the arrival of Christmas.
Since Gene Autry released it in 1947, it has become a classic covered by many artists.
The lyrics, which depict Santa Claus coming to deliver presents to children, are so exciting to listen to.
Elvis Presley’s cover is especially famous and was included on his 1957 album “Elvis’ Christmas Album.” It was also used in the film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Listening to it with older adults could spark joyful conversations as you reminisce about the past together.
Winter WonderlandDean Martin
It’s a classic Christmas song that conjures up heartwarming winter scenes.
Packed with the charms of the season—like snowy landscapes and the sound of sleigh bells—it captures winter’s magic.
Dean Martin’s 1959 version, with his soft, warmly expressive voice, captivated many listeners.
Featured on the album “A Winter Romance,” it has become a staple that draws attention every Christmas season.
For older listeners, it’s a song that brings back fond memories.
Why not enjoy a cozy moment by listening together with family and friends?
[For Seniors in Their 90s] Recommended Christmas Songs: From Nostalgic School Songs and Hymns to Classics (31–40)
What a Friend We Have in JesusLyrics by Joseph Scriven / Music by Charles Converse
The hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” often used at weddings and funerals, is also known in Japan by the titles “Hoshi no Sekai” or “Hoshi no Yoi.” The pastor who wrote the lyrics is said to have composed them with his faith in Jesus Christ in mind, having lost his fiancée twice and with his mother bedridden by illness.
Its gentle melody, overflowing with the spirit of prayer, purifies the heart and helps us spend Christmas in peace.
Because the slow tempo makes it easy for older adults to sing, if this year has been a lot for you, sing this song at Christmas and let’s make next year a good one!
In conclusion
Christmas songs warmly resonate across generations.
Humming along with someone dear while reminiscing about cherished memories can be a lovely way to spend the time.
Like softly falling snow, the gentle voices of these songs offer comfort, and their familiar melodies—well-known even to those in their nineties—will make the Christmas moments all the more special.