5 Christmas Songs That Originally Had Nothing to Do With Christmas

Despite often finding its way onto surveys of our favorite Christmas carols, “Joy to the World” actually started out as an ...
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Despite its November origins, you'll likely be hearing "Jingle Bells" throughout the entire holiday season.

One of the world’s most recognizable Christmas songs may not be a Christmas song at all. The holiday classic "Jingle Bells" may have you dashing through the snow and longing for a ride on a ...
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The real origin of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'

Claims that Jingle Bells started as a Thanksgiving song are making the rounds online again. So, how did the holiday classic actually come to life?
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Little Known Christmas Music Song Facts Dating Back To The 1800's

Christmas songs fill the airwaves every December, but most people don’t know the surprising stories behind these beloved ...
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'Jingle Bells' Wasn't Written as a Christmas Song. Here's the Real History

The popular holiday tune “Jingle Bells” was not written as a Christmas song. Rating: True (About this rating?) For years, social media users have claimed that the classic holiday tune "Jingle Bells" ...
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Jingle Bells, The Song That Started A Feud

It’s annually voted the most popular Christmas song. Perhaps it’s the most controversial. When Savannah resident James L. Pierpont composed the song he sowed the seeds for a dispute. Pierpont wrote ...