James Lord Pierpont didn’t have many other well-known songs, but here are some of his other compositions: The song was first performed during a Thanksgiving church service in Savannah, Georgia in the ...

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 ...

One of the most popular Christmas songs is Jingle Bells, and the atmosphere will be filled with delight again as December starts today. ‘Jingle Bells’ is arguably the Christmas song one learns to sing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The school replaced the tune with others that don't have "the potential to be controversial or offensive." Getty Images/iStockphoto Some upstate New York residents are riled up after there were no ...

From Sia to Sabrina Carpenter, there are a surprising number of festive pop songs released since the millennium that deserve more attention on your holiday playlist. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; ...

An upstate New York public school chose not to include "Jingle Bells" in its repertoire of Christmas songs after linking the tune’s origins to 19th century minstrel shows, according to a local report.