It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not have Christmas in mind when he penned the tune — which does not mention the holiday in its lyrics — in the 1850s. However ...

Today, you’ll hear modern renditions of "Jingle Bells" on most Christmas albums despite its Thanksgiving origins. While the song may have been first introduced for the November holiday ...

(WHTM) – Whether you believe Christmas music is meant to be played before Thanksgiving or after Thanksgiving, one thing is true. “Jingle Bells” was originally written as a Thanksgiving song.

You know the song as “Jingle Bells,” but “One Horse Open Sleigh” was its original title. Pierpont wrote it as a Thanksgiving ... only was he interested in history, mainly Savannah ...

The “Jingle Bells” origin story is a vague and much-contended ... for his father’s Sunday school choir, gearing up for a Thanksgiving program at church. The addictively singable verses ...

Originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” the song was reportedly composed for a Thanksgiving ... wrote “Jingle Bells” in Medford in 1850. Her deep dive into the history of the song ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WHTM) – Whether you believe Christmas ...