Popular myths about the classic holiday tune have circulated for decades, obscuring its origins on the minstrel stage.

In other words, the best available evidence for the song's first performance ... The Story I Must Tell': 'Jingle Bells' in the Minstrel Repertoire." Theatre Survey, vol. 58, no.

Jingle Bells’ Composed Here,” it announced. According to the plaque, James Pierpont wrote the song in 1850 while in the ...

Jenner is just having a good time, evincing no interest in attempting to elevate “Jingle Bells ... The lyrics are modified from the original version to make it more of an upbeat love song ...

During this time of year we all hear the tune to Jingle Bells at some point or another ... It’s a winter song - no mention of Christmas in it." ...

It’s annually voted the most popular Christmas song. Perhaps it’s the most controversial. When Savannah resident James L.

A video by Daily Dose of Music on TikTok revealed the song has no connection to Santa Claus. In the clip, the content creator shared: "Did you know Jingle Bells was originally a Thanksgiving song?

Jingle Bells is not a Christmas song. It is certainly not – as I ... There are no Christmas sounds in the arrangement. The lyrics make no explicit reference to even the time of year.