The popular Christmas carol ‘Jingle Bells’ has an interesting history that remains a topic of debate even now. Written by New England native James Lord Pierpont, ‘Jingle Bells’ was never intended to ...

“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 ...

To fully appreciate its legacy, we must look beyond the jingly chorus and confront the uncomfortable context of its creation and initial reception. Originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” the song ...