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The real origin of the holiday classic 'Jingle Bells'

By Hosts

Published November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM EST

Claims that Jingle Bells started as a Thanksgiving song are making the rounds online again. So, how did the holiday classic actually come to life?

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