Christmas is a special time to create lasting memories... and including kids in your Christmas services will do exactly that! As you prepare for Christmas, be sure to include some children's music. When you add kids music to your services, you add something truly special. Your kids will love participating and your congregation will be blessed by their singing.
In this feature, we'll look at 10 Incredible Christmas Carols for Kids! These songs will help you create a special moment in your Christmas services with memories that both your kids and congregation will cherish. This is such a great opportunity for kids to take part as we celebrate Jesus' birth and lift our voices in worship. Take a moment to listen to these kids carols and consider adding some of them to your repertoire this Christmas!
Star Song
Arranged by Dennis Allen
A simple lyric is paired with a bluesy melody that elicits memories of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will make this song a favorite for your kid's choir.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Arranged by Dennis Allen
Faithful to the traditional lyrics and melody of the Christmas favorite, this beautiful arrangement features unison children's choir with soloist, accompanied by acoustic guitar and piano.
The Whole World Sings
Arranged by Jeff Slaughter
This vibrant, highly adaptable Christmas song is an energetic vision of Christmas worship around the world that works for older kids as well as youth and adult ensembles. Primarily unison with 2-part accents, and could easily be adapted for solo or duet.
Joy to the World w/ Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come
Arranged by Kris Crunk
This song for 2-part children's choir touches the heart with a simple melody paired with a fun, modern track. Includes a section for the congregation to join in the singing, as well as an optional handbell part!
Away in a Manger
Arranged by Paul Marino
Perfect for young voices, this gentle acoustic arrangement of the timeless carol features simple unison vocals, an optional solo and modern instrumentation that will fit any service in the Christmas season.
How I Wish (That I Could Have Been There Then)
Arranged by David Huntsinger
From arranger David Huntsinger, this precious, melodic ballad is sure to warm hearts during the Christmas season. Arranged for child solo or unison children's choir.
Every Little Angel (Song)
Arranged by Stan Morse
A bouncy, unison account of what the angels experienced that first Christmas night in Bethlehem. Add this to your adult cantata or consider having your children's choir perform the whole mini-musical of the same title!
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Arranged by Russell Mauldin
A smooth, jazzy, finger snappin' 2-part gem by Russell Mauldin that would feel right at home in "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Perfect for kids, teens and simple adult ensembles!
Joy to the World
Arranged by Travis Cottrell, Paul Marino
This driving, contemporary unison version of the traditional carol is fun for younger and older kids choirs alike. For that matter, simple adult choirs might consider making this Travis Cottrell arrangement the finale of their Christmas program!