Name: History of the Christmas Carol
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Description: Get the facts on the tradition of Christmas carols, and find out how "Jingle Bells" came about.

Get the facts on the tradition of Christmas carols, and find out how "Jingle Bells" came about.

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History of the Christmas Carol

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Get the facts on the tradition of Christmas carols,  and find out how "Jingle Bells" came about.

<p>Christmas, a Christian holiday honoring the birth of Jesus, has evolved into a worldwide religious and secular celebration, incorporating many pre-Christian and pagan traditions into the festivities.</p>


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