'Jingle Bells' Wasn't Written as a Christmas Song. Here's the Real History Popular myths about the classic holiday tune have circulated for decades, obscuring its origins on the minstrel stage.

"Jingle Bells" may not have started out as a Christmas song, but now, more than 150 years after its initial publication, it has become staple of the winter holiday season.

“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 ...

The Christmas staple "Jingle Bells," has been the subject of many arguments about its provenance. Researcher Kyna Hamill, who did some more digging, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang.

James Lord Pierpont, a Boston native, penned the renowned holiday classic song "Jingle Bells" in the 1850s. The original song was more revealing than it appears today.

“Jingle Bells” is, whether you like it or not, one of the most recognizable songs in the English language. It was composed by hirsute Northeasterner James Lord Pierpont and first published ...

People are only just realising where Jingle Bells comes from – and it's not Christmas Jingle Bells is a cheery festive tune that always raises spirits at this time of year.

‘Jingle Bells' was originally written as a Thanksgiving song. Here's a look at the holiday classic's mysterious history Despite its November origins, you'll likely be hearing "Jingle Bells ...

This article was originally published on November 30, 2022. We’re rerunning it now in honor of the season. “Jingle Bells” doesn’t get more cringe than this. Momager, MasterClass instructor ...