Believe it or not Jingle Bells, one of the most famous American Christmas songs, was originally written for Thanksgiving! The author and composer of Jingle Bells was a minister called James Pierpoint who composed the song in 1857 for children celebrating his Boston Sunday School Thanksgiving. The song was so popular that it was repeated at Christmas, and indeed Jingle Bells has been reprised ever since. The essence of a traditional Christmas is captured in the lyrics of Jingle Bells and the sound effects using the bells have become synonymous with the arrival of Father Christmas or Santa Claus to the delight of children of all ages!
We made some jingle bell necklaces at preschool last week and sang the song...lots and lots of times!!!
Several of the children are now speaking English fairly well, but the funny thing is that even the couple who don't speak much or sing much, know exactly when to say "Hey" at the right time!
So, ring those bells, sing those songs and find joy in the little things...Hey!!!
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