[Snow Songs for Winter] Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes and Hand-Play Songs
We’ve gathered a fun collection of snow songs for children.
As December and January arrive and the weather turns cold, many kids start eagerly looking forward to snowfall, don’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of songs related to “snow.”
From classic children’s songs about snow that have been loved for years to highly recommended fingerplay songs perfect for childcare—there’s plenty to enjoy!
If you’re looking to learn famous snow-themed nursery rhymes or songs kids can sing in winter, be sure to check this out.
You’re sure to discover some “snow songs” you haven’t heard yet.
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[Snow Songs to Enjoy in Winter] Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes and Hand-Play Songs (31–40)
All ye faithful, make hasteGeorg Friedrich Händel
“Morobito Kozorite,” created using the globally popular Christmas carol “Joy to the World” as its motif—especially beloved in Europe and the United States—has also become a well-known Christmas hymn in Japan and enjoys nationwide recognition.
Its beautiful melody celebrates the festive arrival of Christmas and expresses gratitude for the coming of the Lord.
It’s perfect for mixed chorus with piano accompaniment or for handbell performances.
A Christmas song that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults.
Song of Ski Heil
The “Ski Heil” in the title “Sii Heil no Uta” (Song of Ski Heil) is a German phrase meaning “long live skiing,” and it seems to be a greeting used among skiers.
This song centers on that very Ski Heil.
Though it’s set in a somber minor key, it overflows with the affection of someone who loves skiing.
White RoadLyrics by Yoji Umino / Music by Antonio Vivaldi
“Shiroi Michi” (The White Road) is a song released in 1975 on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
Junko Yamamoto’s clear, beautiful high-falsetto vocals garnered much praise.
The melody quotes the second movement of Vivaldi’s Violin Concerto in F minor, “Winter,” from The Four Seasons.
The lyrics depict someone walking along a white snowy road, speaking to their deceased mother to say they’re doing their best to live on.
In 1985, singer Mirei Kitahara released a remake.
Tap tap tap tap, playing in the snow
Here’s a song arranged from the popular kids’ tune “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan”! “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan” and “Ton ton ton ton Anpanman” are well-known hand-play songs often sung in preschools and at home, so many children are familiar with them.
This song sets various snow-play activities to the rhythm of “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan.” It features lots of snow-themed fun like “snowmen” and “igloos,” so be sure to sing and play along in winter!
Snow FestivalLyrics and Composition: Minami Ranbo
This song was created by Minami Ranbo, who worked on the big hit “Yamaguchi-san Chi no Tsutomu-kun.” Set to a folk-style melody, it sings about children’s lives in a snowbound village, conveying both the harshness of winter and the longing for spring.
It was first broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” in December 1984.
[Snow Songs to Enjoy in Winter] Children's Snow Nursery Rhymes and Hand-Play Songs (41–50)
Blaze up, snowsLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Seiichiro Uno
This is the song that was first broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1967.
The lyrics about snow that flares up are striking.
The tune is interesting too, using lots of breaks like a bit of tango, and it still feels fresh even today.
It’s sung by Chinatsu Nakayama, who performed many anime songs.
White Christmas
This one, with its jazzy, mature vibe, is a Christmas carol that starts playing all over town as the holiday draws near—a song that makes you feel the season’s arrival.
Upbeat, lively Christmas songs are wonderful, but a gently sung, grown-up carol like this is also romantic and truly lovely, isn’t it?
In conclusion
We introduced various nursery rhymes about snow.
Did you find the song you wanted to hear? When you’re playing in the snow or want to feel the winter season, listen with friends or family and be sure to sing along.
Nursery rhymes that have been passed down for generations can be enjoyed across all ages!