‘Jingle Bells’: A Racy Drinking Song (for Thanksgiving)
On the uncertain history of the first song to be broadcast from space
Welcome to The 12 Days of Christmas Songs: an attempt to uncover the forgotten history of some of the most memorable festive tunes. From December 14 through 25, we’ll be tackling one secular song and one holy song each day.
“Jingle Bells”: It’s the most wonderful song of the year (maybe). There are bells on bobtails ringing, and horses dashing through snow, and spirits made bright, and to throws them into their indie Christmas jams.
