[2025] A Special Feature on Classic Western Songs to Listen to in December!

All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is often played in shopping malls and other places during the Christmas season.

It’s her biggest hit, with single sales exceeding 16 million copies, and it has become recognized worldwide as a quintessential Christmas song.

In 2011, a collaborative version with Justin Bieber was also released, so be sure to check that one out too!

Oh Santa! ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer HudsonMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Oh Santa! (Official Music Video) ft. Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson

Mariah Carey is one of America’s most iconic singers.

Her song “Oh Santa!” is featured on her Christmas album Merry Christmas II You.

The track tells the story of a woman asking Santa Claus to help her get back together with her ex.

While the lyrics carry a hint of wistfulness, the melody is upbeat, making it perfect for lifting your spirits.

There’s also a version featuring Jennifer Hudson, so be sure to give that a listen as well.

Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin

Mariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin – Fall in Love at Christmas (Official Music Video)

If you’re in the mood for romance, Fall in Love at Christmas is also a great pick.

This track is a collaboration by singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, R&B singer Khalid, and gospel singer Kirk Franklin.

While the song has an R&B feel, the addition of gospel choir elements brings out a festive Christmas vibe.

Its unique arrangement sets it apart, making it worth a listen for the melody alone.

Sunday MorningMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning

It has a very refreshing sound, and it’s not particularly a “winter standard” type of song, but the lyrics are about lazing around with your girlfriend on a rainy Sunday.

If you imagine swapping the bed for a Japanese kotatsu, I think it becomes a winter song that feels very natural to Japanese listeners.

How about spending this winter stylishly listening to Maroon 5 under the kotatsu?

Flowers In DecemberMazzy Star

Flowers In December

Introducing a hidden gem by Mazzy Star, known for its ethereal sound and melancholic atmosphere.

Featured on the 1996 October release Among My Swan, this track explores themes of lost love and regret, with a fragile yet beautiful melody and lyrics that linger in the heart.

Hope Sandoval’s low, wistful vocals and David Roback’s guitar weave a haunting soundscape that captivates the listener.

The song received a certain level of recognition, reaching No.

40 on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect companion for a quiet night wrapped in winter’s chill, lost in contemplation.

Permanent DecemberMiley Cyrus

Permanent December

A song that beautifully captures the chill of winter and the ache of unrequited love is included on Miley Cyrus’s album “Can’t Be Tamed.” Incorporating elements of electropop and dance-pop, it features a disco-inspired beat and distinctive synth sounds.

The lyrics, which express regret over lost love and a sense of loneliness, candidly reflect Cyrus’s emotions and resonate deeply with listeners.

The album was released in June 2010, reached No.

3 on the U.

S.

Billboard 200, and was certified Gold.

It’s a track I highly recommend to anyone grappling with the pain of love and emotional conflict.

How about keeping it company on a winter night spent alone?

The Christmas SongNat King Cole

Nat King Cole – “The Christmas Song” (1961)

Nat King Cole, a jazz vocalist who could be called the king of jazz without exaggeration.

He’s an artist known for a striking voice that’s very deep and low yet still soft.

Unlike Frank Sinatra, perhaps because he valued the artistic quality of songs more than chasing hits, he didn’t release all that many Christmas songs, even though back then almost anything Christmas-related would sell.

Among his rare Christmas numbers, the especially popular standout is The Christmas Song.

I think everyone’s heard it at least once.

It’s a track you’ll definitely want to play on a holy night!