This song was published in the same year as “Jingle Bells.” “ Ring the Bell, Fanny ” (1857) – Another parlor song that showcased Pierpont’s ability to write catchy melodies.

The 1957 track makes reference to other similar-sounding songs, including “Rock Around the Clock” and the original “Jingle Bells.” Helms’ tune made it to the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016 ...

The “Jingle Bells” dog bark song holds a unique place in pop culture history. It showcases the creativity and technical skill of Carl Weismann, who transformed simple recordings of dog barks ...

James L. Pierpont (1822-1893), composer of “Jingle Bells,” served as music director of this church in the 1850s when it was a Unitarian Church located on Oglethorpe Square.

The holiday classic "Jingle Bells" may have you dashing through the snow and longing for a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh, but the 19th-century song was never intended to celebrate the Christmas season.

The holiday classic "Jingle Bells" may have you dashing through the snow and longing for a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh, but the 19th-century song was never intended to celebrate the Christmas season.

The song details a young couple who are riding and tipping their sleigh in a snowdrift. As its popularity increased, the song became known as “Jingle Bells,” referring to the jolly refrain.

One of the world’s most recognizable Christmas songs may not be a Christmas song at all. Here's a look at the history of "Jingle Bells." It took decades for this 19th century song to become a ...

ZALESKI: That song, you know, celebrates love and celebrates Christmas, and jingle bells really kind of represent that exuberance. HENSEL: There's a reason they're so ubiquitous at this time of year.