ANNIE ZALESKI: You have this great opening guitar riff, and then it gives way, and jingle bells have center stage. HENSEL: Annie Zaleski is a music journalist and author of the book "This Is ...

It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not ... of unsubstantiated claims repeated in newspaper articles and books for decades before the advent of social media.

including “Jingle Bells.” The organizers reached out to the Guinness Book of World Records and were instructed to have every participant fill out a card to document the numbers. With an opera ...

“I am sure (Pierpont) will join us in spirit when we finally and formally proclaim Savannah, Georgia, as the birthplace of ‘Jingle Bells.’ ” Ace Collins, author of the 2001 book Stories ...

During this time of year we all hear the tune to Jingle Bells at some point or another. The catchy song is a festive favourite of many but, little you may know, it was never actually meant to be a ...

We’re rerunning it now in honor of the season. “Jingle Bells” doesn’t get more cringe than this. Momager, MasterClass instructor, and reality television icon Kris Jenner can’t carry a ...

"He has a true rebellious streak in him." Yet the rebel's song "Jingle Bells" is so embedded in mainstream culture that its first three notes alone are instantly recognizable to millions of people ...

The holiday classic "Jingle Bells" may have you dashing through the snow and longing for a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh, but the 19th-century song was never intended to celebrate the Christmas season.

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 ...