Jingle Bells is the most widely known American song in the world. All the kids gather together during the Christmas season to sing this carol!
This song tells us about the journey of Santa Claus, bringing gifts for kids by dashing through the snow.
Besides, every child eagerly waits to receive gifts on Christmas day. This song just adds up the entire excitement.
So, where did everything start? What is the history behind this amazing Christmas carol? Are there any hidden theories?
Continue to read this article to explore everything about “Jingle Bells.”
Jingle Bells Written Lyrics
Dashing through the snow
On a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go,
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring,
making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle Bells Printable Lyrics
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Jingle Bells Photo Lyrics
Video Links
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History and Origin
As per common reports, a plaque at 19 High Street in the center of Medford Square, Massachusetts, is believed to be the birthplace of “Jingle Bells,” claiming that Pierpont wrote the song in 1850.
This song was originally copyrighted in 1857 with the name ‘The One Horse Open Sleigh.’ The melody was dedicated to John P.Ordway, Esq.
Since its release, the song has been immensely popular and was first recorded in 1889.
During the pre-automobile days in New England, horses were adorned with harnesses and straps bearing bells to avoid crashing at blind intersections as a horse-drawn sleigh in snow almost do not make any noise.
The rhythm of the song’s tune depicts the trotting of a horse’s bells. Moreover, “Jingle Bell” commonly means a certain kind of bell.
FAQs
The song was written by Lord James Pierpont and was published under the name ‘One Horse Open Sleigh.’ It is said that the song was initially written to be sung by Sunday School Choir for Thanksgiving.
The bell is supposed to make a jingling sound whenever the horse and the vehicle is in motion. Its main purpose is to warn pedestrians about the vehicle’s approach.
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