Lovely Christmas

[For a Special Night] A Christmas Song for People in Their 60s

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.

Red, white, and green decorations, sparkling lights, and festive Christmas songs.

When December arrives, the whole town is filled with Christmas spirit, isn’t it?

Even those of you who have spent many years as adults might find yourselves feeling as giddy as children on this day.

In this article, we introduce Christmas songs we’d love people in their 60s to listen to.

We’ve gathered a wide range of tracks, from Japanese to Western music, to liven up your Christmas.

If a song catches your interest, be sure to give it a listen!

[For a Special Night] Christmas Songs for People in Their 60s (11–20)

Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls)Southern All Stars

To be released on Nov. 20 (unconfirmed): Southern All Stars “Christmas Love ~After the Tears, White Snow Falls~”

Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls) by Southern All Stars

A classic winter song that captures the bittersweet feelings of Christmas love, known as a hit by Southern All Stars.

The lyrics are memorable for comparing the loneliness of thinking about a faraway lover and the sorrow after a breakup to falling snow.

Released in November 1993, it became a popular track and was featured in Marui’s Christmas campaign commercial.

Keisuke Kuwata’s delicate vocals and the band’s tight, harmonious performance resonate deeply.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on Christmas night while thinking of someone special.

Recommended not only for those in love but also for anyone who wants to bask in nostalgic memories.

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Pearl-White EveSeiko Matsuda

Pearl-White Eve (2025)

Pearl-White Eve Seiko Matsuda

A winter classic by Seiko Matsuda that conjures up a dreamy scene coloring the holy night.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Senri Oe, this song is also known for becoming the first Japanese Christmas song to top the Oricon Weekly Chart.

On a night when pearl-like snow falls, you share a quiet, sacred moment with someone dear.

The pure wish for that time to last forever overlaps with Matsuda’s crystal-clear vocals, warmly enveloping the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in November 1987, it also appears in a different version on the album “Snow Garden.” It’s a gem of a winter song—perfect for sinking into a romantic mood on a winter night in a cozy room.

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In conclusion

We introduced some Christmas songs we’d love people in their 60s to listen to.

Did you find a track that will make your Christmas more fun? If you’re planning to host a Christmas party with friends, be sure to use them as background music.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!