Interesting Facts About Christmas Songs

1. "Jingle Bells" is not about Christmas.
The song was written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont for Thanksgiving! It later became associated with Christmas.

2. "Silent Night" was written by accident.
This iconic song appeared in 1818 when the organ broke in an Austrian church. The lyricist, Joseph Mohr, suggested performing it with guitar accompaniment — and thus the worldwide hit was born.

3. "Last Christmas" became a classic almost by accident.
Wham! released the song in 1984, and although it didn’t immediately top the charts, it’s now played everywhere.

5. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a timeless hit.
Mariah Carey’s 1994 song became a Christmas symbol and tops charts worldwide every year, bringing in millions for the singer.

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