Christmas Karaoke in China: The Must-Sing Holiday Favorites
Karaoke, or KTV (卡拉OK, kǎ lā OK), is a beloved pastime in China, and during the holiday season, Christmas songs take center stage in many karaoke playlists. From classic carols to modern hits, these songs bring friends and families together to celebrate the festive spirit. Christmas karaoke is not only about singing but also about enjoying the warm and cheerful holiday atmosphere.
The Popular Hits
Among the most popular Christmas karaoke songs in China are "Last Christmas" by Wham! and "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey. These tracks have become holiday anthems, with their catchy tunes and emotional lyrics striking a chord with young audiences. Many KTV establishments create special holiday playlists to ensure everyone can join in the festive fun.
Karaoke, noun, 卡拉OK
- Karaoke is a popular way to celebrate Christmas with friends.
卡拉OK是和朋友一起庆祝圣诞节的流行方式。
kǎ lā OK shì hé péngyǒu yīqǐ qìngzhù shèngdàn jié de liúxíng fāngshì. - During Christmas, people love singing holiday songs at karaoke.
圣诞节期间,人们喜欢在卡拉OK唱节日歌曲。
shèngdàn jié qījiān, rénmen xǐhuān zài kǎ lā OK chàng jiérì gēqǔ.
A Growing Trend
Chinese artists have also begun producing their own Christmas songs, adding a local flavor to the global holiday tradition. These songs often combine Mandarin lyrics with festive tunes, making them a hit in KTV venues. The joy of singing holiday songs(节日歌曲 jiérì gēqǔ) together reflects the universal spirit of Christmas, transcending cultural boundaries.
Holiday song, noun, 节日歌曲
- Many holiday songs are played in KTV rooms during Christmas.
许多节日歌曲在圣诞节期间会在卡拉OK房播放。
xǔduō jiérì gēqǔ zài shèngdàn jié qījiān huì zài kǎ lā OK fáng bōfàng. - Learning to sing holiday songs in Mandarin is a fun way to celebrate Christmas.
学习用普通话唱节日歌曲是庆祝圣诞节的一种有趣方式。
xuéxí yòng pǔtōnghuà chàng jiérì gēqǔ shì qìngzhù shèngdàn jié de yī zhǒng yǒuqù fāngshì.
Key words for Christmas
- Holiday lights (节日灯饰, jié rì dēng shì)
- Christmas market (圣诞集市, shèng dàn jí shì)
- Gift exchange (礼物交换, lǐ wù jiāo huàn)
- Christmas dinner (圣诞晚餐, shèng dàn wǎn cān)
- Snowflake (雪花, xuě huā)