Inquisitr on MSN

Joy Reid shares video claiming 'Jingle Bells' song is racist

Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid sparked a fresh round of cultural controversy this week after sharing a video with her podcast ...
Inquisitr on MSN

Jingle Bells is racist – Joy Reid sparks 'war on Christmas' with controversial post

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has just released a controversial statement and has essentially reignited the so-called ‘War on ...
The Cheat Sheet

Is ‘Jingle Bells’ a Christmas Song?

The Christmas season often comes with flavors of gingerbread and peppermint. There’s plenty of sleigh bells included in songs like “Sleigh Ride” and even some lyrics regarding the sweet sounds of ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

'Jingle Bells' song written in Savannah, Georgia, historians say

From the archives: The story “Local historians claim Savannah true home of 'Jingle Bells' song” was originally published in The Atlanta Journal on April 4, 1985. SAVANNAH - Boston claims it, but a ...
NPR

The 'Jingle Bells' Song Has Roots In Minstrelsy

The Christmas staple "Jingle Bells," has been the subject of many arguments about its provenance. Researcher Kyna Hamill, who did some more digging, talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang. FRANK SINATRA: ...