Jingle Bells Was Originally Intended For A Different Holiday And I Am In Shock

UnsplashJingle bells, initially meant for Thanksgiving, was composed by James Lord Pierpont and originally titled “One Horse Open Sleigh” before becoming known as “Jingle Bells.” Despite its Christmas association, the song’s lyrics have a rebellious nature with themes of drag-racing and picking up girls. Pierpont, a Confederate supporter during the Civil War, had a controversial background, making the song’s sentimentality questionable.

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