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[For Teens] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2025]

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Since Christmas falls during winter break, teens often have more chances to go to karaoke with friends, partners, or family.

And when it comes to those karaoke sessions, lots of people probably want to sing Christmas songs!

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Christmas karaoke songs recommended for teens.

We’ve picked everything from mellow tunes to hype tracks, so find your favorites and have a wonderful Christmas!

[For Teens] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2025] (1–10)

illuminationNEW!&TEAM

&TEAM ‘illumination’ Official MV

illuminationNEW!&TEAM

This song, which sings about special moments lit up by winter illuminations, is a track included on &TEAM’s album “Yukiakari,” released in December 2024.

Positioned as the winter installment in a series of releases themed around the four seasons, it features shimmering synths and sleigh bell tones that evoke the crisp winter atmosphere.

Against a backdrop of snow and sparkling lights, the lyrics unfold a heartfelt wish to stay close to someone special.

While it’s a medium-tempo ballad, it also carries a poppy beat—perfect for getting everyone excited at karaoke with friends over winter break! It’s an ideal song for middle schoolers who want to sing about the special feelings of Christmas.

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Merry Merry Thanks!!NEW!Morfonica

Merry Merry Thanks!!

Merry Merry Thanks!!NEW!Morfonica

A Christmas number included on Polyphony, the album released in March 2025 by Morfonica, the symphonic rock band from BanG Dream!.

It’s also featured in an in-game event, warmly singing about the sparkling cityscape and gratitude toward loved ones.

The lavish sound is enhanced by the violin, and a highlight is drummer Mika’s first solo vocal part.

Despite incorporating complex rhythmic structures in the performance, the bright, lighthearted melody makes your heart dance—perfect for livening up karaoke with friends.

The lyrics, celebrating the special day of Christmas, are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face!

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Christmas cardNEW!Aina the End

Christmas card

Christmas card NEW! AiNA THE END

This song, included on Aina The End’s album “RUBY POP” released in November 2024, is a ballad written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara.

Chosen as the image song for the Tokyo Christmas Market 2024, it was premiered at the lighting ceremony.

The lyrics, depicting the warmth of thinking of someone during the cold winter season, resonate deeply.

It’s said that Aina herself was moved to tears just from reading the lyrics, a testament to the kindness imbued in every word.

With Aina’s powerful yet delicate voice, the track carefully weaves the special emotions of Christmas.

It’s perfect for singing gently when you want to express feelings for someone you love or cherish.

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[For Teens] Best Christmas Songs for Karaoke [2025] (11–20)

Christmas QuartetNEW!Quartet Star

[Official MV] Christmas Quartet (vocals: Quartet Star)

Christmas Quartet NEW! Quartet Star

This song, performed by a character unit from the anime “Himitsu no Aipri,” is a number that captures the warm atmosphere of Christmas through four-part harmony.

Released in December 2024, it features lyrics by Ameko Kodama, composition by michitomo, and arrangement by Nozomi Tanaka.

The call-and-response and overlapping vocals by the four members of Quartet Star gently convey friendship, bonds, and the special sparkle of Christmas.

With a bright, catchy melody and a richly layered sound, it also boasts the glamorous flair typical of idol songs.

If a group of middle school friends split the parts and sing it together, it’ll make for a fun karaoke time where each person’s individuality shines.

It’s the perfect track to liven up the Christmas season of winter break with friends.

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Merry ChristmasNEW!Sonar Pocket

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NEW! Sonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket is a three-member music unit formed in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

Known for captivating many fans with love songs themed around romance, their track released in December 2023 is a love ballad that paints a poignant picture of regret over a past love set against the backdrop of the Christmas season.

The cinematic lyrics, where the winter scenery mirrors the protagonist’s emotions, leave a strong impression, and the heartfelt wish to start over resonates deeply.

A gentle, lyrical arrangement centered on strings and piano enhances the wintry atmosphere.

It’s a recommended number for those who can relate to spending Christmas while holding feelings for someone special, or for anyone who wants to perform a tender ballad at karaoke.

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27:00NEW!Brandy War Chronicles

Brandy Senki – 27:00 (Official Music Video)

27:00 NEW! Brandy War Chronicles

Brandy Senki is a three-piece rock band from Osaka formed in 2022.

Released in November 2024, this work stands out for its unique sound that blends a kayōkyoku-style catchiness with ethereal humming and driving drums.

The lyrics portray the aching feeling of being cast into a sea of loneliness and the complexity of emotions toward the other person, while winter motifs like Christmas and mistletoe appear, shaping a distinctive worldview.

Rengeki’s emotive vocals and spacey guitar tones express the intricacies of a conflicted heart.

It’s the perfect song when you want to bring a slightly mature vibe to karaoke with friends or sing about the bittersweet feelings of winter.

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Christmas wishNEW!Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Christmas Wish (Lyric Video)

Christmas wish NEW! Hirai Dai

A warm winter song that gently conveys heartfelt wishes on Christmas night.

Released by Dai Hirai in December 2024, the track delicately and beautifully depicts feelings that grow stronger the more you long to see someone, like fragile falling snow.

His signature acoustic sound melds with bittersweet lyrics to create a simple yet deeply moving piece.

As the title track of the EP “Christmas Wish,” it appears alongside past winter-ready songs and demo recordings.

The promotion—which prioritized closeness with fans, including an early release on TikTok and a pop-up shop at Roppongi Tsutaya Books—also drew attention.

During winter break karaoke with friends, why not try singing it while emulating his delicate, gentle vocals?

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