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 ...

Singing ‘Jingle Bells’ on the eve of Christmas has become as customary as lighting a lamp on Diwali. But do you know that this Yuletide melody is more mysterious than you think? From the history of ...