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 ...

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 ...

The instantly recognizable "Jingle Bells" has become a wildly popular Christmas carol despite not mentioning Christmas or any other holiday. Written by New England native James Lord Pierpont, "Jingle ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meghan Roos is a Newsweek reporter based in Southern California. Her focus is reporting on breaking news for Newsweek's Live Blogs team. Meghan joined Newsweek in 2020 from KSWB-TV and previously ...

When it comes to Christmas songs, there's a wide variety that you'll hear year after year. From Mariah Carey's smash hit, to that catchy Wham number and carols such as Silent Night... the list goes on ...