In 1957, American country singer Bobby Helms performed a brand new Christmas song called "Jingle Bell Rock," which would go on to become an all-time classic. Co-writers Joseph Carlton Beal, a public relations executive, and James Ross Boothe, an advertising writer, were inspired by another popular Christmas song, "Jingle Bells," and…
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History and Origin "Angels in Our Countryside," also known by its Latin title Gloria in Excelsis Deo, is one of the most famous French Christmas carols. Its traditional origins date back to the 16th century and were sung in the French countryside to celebrate the Nativity. Its popularity spread throughout the Christian world, where…
Simon's Cat and the Christmas Tree Cats and Christmas don't always mix well... but whatever the case, we love these little creatures. Simon's Cat (Youtube) Other: Youtube video with this cat The funniest of the series: Funny video: Hungry cat in the middle of…
Christmas Song: Sleigh Ride – Sleigh Ride Origin Sleigh Ride, also known as Sleigh Ride, is a musical piece composed in 1946 by Leroy Anderson. The idea for writing this piece came to him during the month of July of that year, during a heat wave. This…
