It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not have Christmas in mind when he penned the tune — which does not mention the holiday in its lyrics — in the 1850s. However, widespread ...

The popular holiday tune “Jingle Bells” was not written as a Christmas song. Rating: True (About this rating?) "Jingle Bells" is a staple of the Christmas season, but did its creator write it for the ...

Perhaps no single piece of secular music is more ubiquitous during the Christmas holiday season than "Jingle Bells," the venerable ditty about the joys of dashing through snow-covered fields while ...

FRANK SINATRA: (Singing) Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. AILSA CHANG, HOST: For years a controversy has raged over where the song ...

Here's the truth about Jingle Bells. It's not a Christmas song — it's a Thanksgiving song. It's not a jolly family song — it's a drinking song. It's at the centre of a nasty dispute, and it was ...

What’s the first song that comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Chances are, Jingle Bells is at or near the top of your list. Its memorable tone and classic lyrics have earned it a spot on every ...

NO children’s nativity or carol concert would be complete without Jingle Bells. The popular ditty is the song that seems to capture the essence of Christmas and the yuletide festivities wouldn’t be ...

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brighton Central School District is addressing the use, or lack thereof, of the holiday classic song “Jingle Bells” in its curriculum. In a letter to families on the BCSD ...

It begins innocently enough. A few bright notes. A familiar rhythm. And before you know it, your brain is already hanging tinsel and replaying shopping mall playlists on a loop. But here’s the ...

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most enduring Christmas classics. Armed with a bright jangle of sleigh bells keeping in time to the racing lyrics, it is a fun and infectious holiday sing-a-long. “Jingle ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...