Hello!
In December of 2017, I found myself playing and arranging holiday songs on my ukulele, as part of learning my new instrument. I decided to challenge myself to post one seasonal song per day (first on Facebook, then eventually on Instagram and YouTube) from December 1st through the first day of Epiphany (Jan. 6). I called this my Ukulele Advent Calendar and have really had fun curating a new list of songs every season.
I don't challenge anyone else to do this because...well, it's a lot. So it's not a group challenge or anything official. But if you are posting holiday songs in any number during December, let me know! My Patreon Patrons can even share links to your own videos in our "What Are You Playing" chat thread!
Each year I revisit some of my favorites from years past and make sure to play new songs, too. I don't stick strictly to "Christmas" numbers, either. If it mentions Hanukkah, Solstice, winter, snow, Boxing Day, or New Year's -- and whether it's secular or spiritual or anti-Christmas -- it's all fair game. I'm always on the lookout for lesser-known and offbeat songs to include.
For over 310 (!) wintry/holiday-related videos I've posted in the past 8 seasons, see my Ukulele Advent Calendar playlists on YouTube (links below).
All My Ukulele Advent Calendar Playlists
2025: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2025 (videos to come!)
2024: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2024 (38 videos)
2023: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2023 (38 videos)
2022: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2022 (47 videos)
2021: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2021 (38 videos)
2020: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2020 (39 videos)
2019: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2019 (37 videos)
2018: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2018 (38 videos)
2017: https://tinyurl.com/NUNYXmas2017 (35 videos)
(note that the sound quality is not great on the 2017 uploads)
I know not everyone shares my fondness for seasonal tunes, so I will only share the links to these once per week on Patreon (rather than every day). Follow along daily on Instagram or subscribe to my feed on YouTube.