8 Things You May Not Know About 'Jingle Bells
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From its rebellious composer to its debut with minstrels in blackface, learn eight surprising facts about one of the most popular holiday melodies.
From its rebellious composer to its debut, learn eight surprising facts about one of the most popular holiday melodies.
Get the facts on the tradition of Christmas carols, and find out how Jingle Bells came about.
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