What you probably didn't know about 'Jingle Bells' - News Summed Up

What you probably didn't know about 'Jingle Bells'


The surprising history of one of America's most beloved Christmas songs, "Jingle Bells," may be enough to draw them in. 'Jingle Bells' was written by James Lord Pierpont. Yes, that J.P. Morgan. Their son, John Pierpont Morgan, went on to start one of the largest financial institutions in the world. If you listen carefully to the lyrics, you will notice there is actually no mention of Christmas, Thanksgiving or any holiday, for that matter.


Source: CNN December 19, 2019 23:48 UTC



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