Inclusive Holiday Guitar Song Collection
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs for Guitar
What Is This Book?
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs for Guitar is a festive, multicultural guitar songbook that celebrates inclusive winter holidays from many traditions. It features easy solo arrangements of popular seasonal songs for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, New Year’s, and more. Designed for accessible, enjoyable playing, it helps guitarists share holiday music with audiences of all backgrounds.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for teen and adult guitarists, roughly ages 12 and up, who can read basic notation or chord diagrams.
It suits late-beginner to intermediate players looking for clear, playable solo arrangements.
It works well for school and community holiday programs, private lessons, home learners, and small ensemble features where one guitarist plays the melody.
It’s also a great choice for performers who need a respectful, inclusive repertoire for multicultural events and interfaith gatherings.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Arrangements are written to be approachable for developing players, with straightforward fingerings and familiar harmonic patterns.
Melodies are presented clearly so that students can focus on reading single-note lines or simple chord-melody textures.
The pacing of the pieces allows young or newer players to learn songs one at a time and build confidence as they recognize seasonal tunes from many traditions.
Consistent layout and logical page organization help students and teachers work through the book smoothly in lessons or home practice.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book includes solo guitar arrangements of well-known holiday songs drawn from a wide variety of winter and year-end celebrations.
You’ll find Christmas favorites, Chanukah tunes, Kwanzaa selections, pieces suitable for Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, and New Year festivities.
It also includes a humorous, tongue-in-cheek selection for Festivus, giving performers a lighthearted option alongside more traditional songs.
The mix of reverent, cultural, and playful selections makes it easy to program full seasonal sets or choose just a few tunes for any occasion.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Solo guitar arrangements of popular holiday songs
Music representing Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, and New Year’s
A special Festivus selection for humorous holiday performances
Accessible arrangements suitable for late-beginner to intermediate guitarists
Clear, performance-ready versions for recitals, school programs, and community events
A multicultural approach to celebrating winter and year-end holidays through music
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Reading single-note melodies on guitar
Coordinating both hands in melodic and chordal playing
Developing steady rhythm and accurate timing
Building expressive phrasing in lyrical holiday tunes
Expanding familiarity with diverse musical traditions
Gaining confidence performing solo arrangements for audiences
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use this book as a seasonal supplement, assigning 1–2 songs at a time to build reading and performance skills while keeping lessons festive and relevant.
Parents can support home practice by encouraging their child to prepare songs for family gatherings, school events, or community celebrations, choosing holidays that reflect their own background and those of friends.
Students can use the book independently to expand their repertoire with multicultural holiday pieces that are ready for informal performances, open mics, or school concerts.
Performers can build full themed sets by combining songs from different holidays, creating inclusive programs for interfaith and multicultural audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is required for this book?
The arrangements are intended for late-beginner to intermediate guitarists who are comfortable with basic notation or chord reading.
Is this book appropriate for school holiday programs?
Yes. The inclusive, multicultural focus makes it especially useful for public schools and community programs that serve diverse populations.
Does the book include only Christmas music?
No. It includes music for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, New Year’s, and a humorous Festivus selection.
Are the arrangements for solo guitar or ensemble?
The pieces are written as solo guitar arrangements but can be adapted for small ensembles if desired.
Can adult beginners use this book?
Adult beginners who know basic chords and simple melody reading will find the accessible arrangements a helpful and enjoyable challenge.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.