Best Christmas songs for kids are silent night, jingle bells, we wish you a merry Christmas, Feliz navidad, the 12 days of Christmas, deck the halls, frosty the snowman and all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth.
It’s Christmas time and everyone is busy with Christmas plans. Everyone love Christmas and especially kids, they love it so much. To make it more enjoyable for kids, give them the right soundtrack for Christmas which can really help to ignite the holiday spirit. Having the right songs makes it even more excited for the season. Here we have 11 top Christmas songs for kids.
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11 Best Classic Christmas Songs and Carols for Kids
Let it snow
The version sung by the legend Frank Sinatra is one of the best for kids. Let kids learn from the singing legend. This iconic version is available on iTunes and YouTube as well.
“Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
Since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow”
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Rudolph the red nose reindeer
This is favourite for both kids and adults. The song depicts the tale of Rudolph who guides Santa’s sleigh through an foggy evening to bring toys to children.
“Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.”
Deck the halls
It is a famous Yuletide celebration song which was created in the 16th Century. Originally this was a New Year’s Eve song, but it has become a holiday favourite. Kids really enjoy to sing along this song.
“Deck the hall with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa la la, la la la, la la la
Troll the ancient yuletide carol
Fa la la la la, la la la la”
Jingle bells
Who doesn’t know this song and who doesn’t sing along with this catchy one. The moment you think of a Christmas song, this will be the first one that comes to your mind. The best part about this song is that it is easy for kids to learn and they can imitate the lyrics as well.
“Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh”
Santa Claus is coming to town
If you want to teach your kids some good things, then this is the best one. This song carries a good message for kids. This song explains the importance of good behaviour over the holidays and the reason why Santa brings lump of coal to bad kids.
“You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
He’s making a list
And checking it twice;”
Frosty the snowman
This is a story about a snow who comes to life as a result of magic. This is a heart-warming story for kids. After coming to life, Frosty plays with the children that built him. But unfortunately, as the days get warmer, Frosty starts to melt.
“Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow but the children
know how he came to life one day.”
The 12 days of Christmas
This is a very enjoyable song for kids as it teaches counting and memory skills. This song is about getting 12 different gifts on the 12 days of Christmas. It is very fun because of its repetition and fun gifts.
“On the first day of Christmas
My true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree”
Silent Night
If you like to teach your kid some traditional and classic stuff, then this is the right one. It is a Christmas carol that tells the birth of Jesus.
“Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace”
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
It is a fun song about losing teeth. This is more enjoyable for elementary kids as it relates to losing teeth.
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth,
My two front teeth, see my two front teeth.
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
Then I could wish you “Merry Christmas.”
We wish you a Merry Christmas
This one has the simple lyrics that everyone sing along. It is one of the best ways to get your kids into holiday mood.
“We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year”
Feliz Navidad
If you need a nice song while doing some work, then this is the best one. Be it wrapping presents, making cookies or decorating the tree, this bilingual hit will make everyone bust a move.
“Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart”
References:
https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/things-to-do/best-christmas-songs-for-kids-of-all-ages
https://filmora.wondershare.com/family-n-personal/classic-christmas-songs-for-kids.html
