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The ideal secular Christmas song would be happy, bouncy and full of celebration. At least, that's the first response. And yet, many of the most enduring holiday titles mix obvious nostalgia with ...

Chances are, Jingle Bells is at or near the top of your list. Its memorable tone and classic lyrics have earned it a spot on every holiday playlist — but some historians argue it wasn’t even ...