Could "Jingle ... on "Jingle Bells." Collins said he found a New England newspaper from the early 1840s that mentioned "One Horse Open Sleigh" debuting in Medford at a Thanksgiving church service.

Indeed, 'Jingle Bells' was meant for Thanksgiving until it gained popularity ... it's worth remembering the rich history behind this little song that has become so much more significant than ...

The Thanksgiving claim appears to have begun to circulate by the mid-1980s, when a question about the origin of "Jingle Bells" included in a syndicated Christmas-themed quiz published in numerous ...

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 ...

It's a small song with a big history ... I thought that Jingle Bells was a Christmas song until I realised that it was initially a Thanksgiving Day song." A third chimed in with: "Back in the ...

In the video, the presenter said: "Did you know Jingle Bells was originally a Thanksgiving song ... It's a little song that comes with a lot of history. Nonetheless, people are often surprised ...

Jingle bells, jingle bells ... was actually originally for a different holiday all together. The experts at History.com pointed out that, uh, the song actually never features the word Christmas.

You know the song as “Jingle Bells,” but “One Horse Open Sleigh” was its original title. Pierpont wrote it as a Thanksgiving song. ... Not only was he interested in history, ...

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 ...