“Jingle Bells”
Is a classic song sung at Christmas time, but it didn’t start out that way?
First published in 1857, it was written by James Lord Pierpont, to be sung on Thanksgiving not Christmas. There is some question as to where it was written in Massachusetts and Georgia both are plausible. Medford, Mass., where sleigh races were popular in the 1800s, claims itself as the birthplace of the song. There is a plaque at 19 High Street, the site of the former Simpson Tavern, where Pierpont was said to have penned the ditty in 1850.
The original title of the song was “One Horse Open Sleigh,” but that was changed to “Jingle Bells", or the "One-Horse Open Sleigh” when it was reprinted in 1859.
"Baby It's Cold Outside"
Dean Martin and Martina McBride
Song - Baby It's Cold Outside
Artist - Dean Martin & Martina McBride
Oh, I do not think she is fighting to hard to go home either!
So, banning this song, as it is not really a Christmas song, well fine.
But because the female in this song is being abused, well Reindeer Dung on You! Eh?
So here are some more of the most prominent Yuletide tunes with no trace of Santa, wise men, or any other Christmas references:
"Winter Wonderland" ...
"Sleigh Ride" ...
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" ...
"Marshmallow World" ...
"Frosty the Snowman" ...
"My Favorite Things"...
"Song For A Winters Night"...
Got it??
Written and Photo by Sir Richard...
Written and Photo by Sir Richard...
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