UNIDENTIFIED CHORUS: (Singing) J-I-N-G-L-E bells. SIMON: Ah, jingle bells. Don't worry. Not going to sing along, but I would like to pose a question. How did those bells become a symbol of this season ...

GWEN STEFANI: (Singing) Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh, what fun it is to ride... INSKEEP: Gwen Stefani belts it out there. Now, I called it a Christmas song, and that's really the ...

It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not have Christmas in mind when he penned the tune — which does not mention the holiday in its lyrics — in the 1850s. However, widespread ...

It begins innocently enough. A few bright notes. A familiar rhythm. And before you know it, your brain is already hanging tinsel and replaying shopping mall playlists on a loop. But here’s the ...

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 ...