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Dec 2023
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The Mystery Behind Jingle Bell Rock with...

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Some Christmas songs aren’t as merry or bright as they seem. Annie Zaleski uncovers the mystery and drama behind Bobby Helms’ 1957 holiday hit, “Jingle Bell Rock.”

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