December children's songs, folk songs, and nursery rhymes: fun winter hand-play songs

When it comes to December, it’s the season that makes you excited and a little restless, with Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and preparations for the New Year.

Especially as kids, there was so much to look forward to—not just Christmas, but winter break and playing in the snow when it fell.

In this article, we’ll introduce children’s songs perfect for this wonderful month of December, along with playful songs everyone can enjoy and traditional nursery rhymes that have long been popular.

Most of these are for children, but there are also moving masterpieces that resonate deeply with adults.

Try listening while feeling the crisp air outside, or while staying cozy and warm indoors.