A viral video shared by Joy Reid, is sparking conversations about origins of Jingle Bells and whether or not the Christmas ...
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid shared a video examining claims that 'Jingle Bells' has roots in 19th-century minstrel shows.
The Christmas season often comes with flavors of gingerbread and peppermint. There’s plenty of sleigh bells included in songs like “Sleigh Ride” and even some lyrics regarding the sweet sounds of ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brighton Central School District, located just outside Rochester, New York, is addressing the use, or lack thereof, of the holiday classic song “Jingle Bells” in its ...
MEDFORD, Massachusetts — Medford, a city just five miles outside of Boston, has a claim to fame that’s especially relevant during the holidays. The town is believed to be the birthplace of “Jingle ...