UNIDENTIFIED CHORUS: (Singing) J-I-N-G-L-E bells. SIMON: Ah, jingle bells. Don't worry. Not going to sing along, but I would like to pose a question. How did those bells become a symbol of this season ...

The opening electric guitar riff followed by the steady beat of jingle bells marks the opening of Bobby Helms’ classic hit “Jingle Bell Rock.” The 1957 track makes reference to other similar-sounding ...

A plaque at 19 High St. in Medford commemorates the spot where "Jingle Bells" is said to have been written, but a Boston University researcher has raised questions about the true origin of the holiday ...

This article was originally published on November 30, 2022. We’re rerunning it now in honor of the season. “Jingle Bells” is, whether you like it or not, one of the most recognizable songs in the ...

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Christmas is just around the corner. This year, instead of jumping into endless political conversations at the dinner table, try throwing some Christmas knowledge at your family. The surprising ...

One of the world’s most recognizable Christmas songs may not be a Christmas song at all. The holiday classic "Jingle Bells" may have you dashing through the snow and longing for a ride on a ...

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 ...

You can keep your eggnog, roasting chestnuts, and tidings of comfort and joy. For our inner 10-year-old, nothing says Christmas like Robin’s flatulence. Every time we hear “Jingle Bells” streaming at ...

“Jingle Bells,” one of the most well-known Christmas carols in the world, is now being called racist. A Boston University theater professor claims the Christmas carol has a “problematic history” ...