The opening electric guitar riff followed by the steady beat of jingle bells marks the opening of Bobby Helms’ classic hit “Jingle Bell Rock.” The 1957 track makes reference to other similar-sounding ...

Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and ...

Dear editors, I’ve written different lyrics to the “Jingle Bells” tune to remind us what really matters this season: Toys already trashed, sweaters far too bright. The garbage man is tired.He’s ...

Christmas is just around the corner. This year, instead of jumping into endless political conversations at the dinner table, try throwing some Christmas knowledge at your family. The surprising ...

On this particular version of “Jingle Bells,” the joke, at least at first, is all in the weird way Shatner pronounces words. But then Henry Rollins is yelling and Shatner is rambling about speed and ...

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 every ...

While listening to and enjoying these type of jingles seems innocent enough – especially since [Christmas] has largely become a retail holiday – nevertheless I find it very problematic for a number of ...