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For years, Snopes has covered the origins and myths attached to classic holiday songs such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." We've also dived into the possibly unsavory history of ...

In 1940, legendary composer and songwriter Irving Berlin told his musical arranger Helmy Kresa that “White Christmas” was not only the best song he ever wrote, but also “the best song anybody ever ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fans are eager to see a full revival of actress and singer Zooey Deschanel's indie musical duo, She & Him, as the group ...

Whether or not you consider Wham!’s “Last Christmas” a gay song depends on how you see its lyrics and its creator. The 1984 Wham! song “Last Christmas” has become a regular holiday favorite among ...

A lot of the beauty of the holiday season can be attributed to the Christmas music. While several country artists release new music for the season each year, the best is often their take on classic ...

In defense of the sad holiday song. By Melissa Kirsch Perusing painkillers at CVS the morning after Thanksgiving, I should not have been surprised by the telltale clattering of horse hooves thundering ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: We wrote this back in 2021, but with Christmas upon us again we felt like it was the perfect time to update it. For all the talk of the best and worst Christmas songs out there, there's ...

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without great music. And while famous old carols and unstoppable pop hits seem to get the most attention, many of classic rock’s biggest acts have also released ...

This week, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" takes the record outright, as it posts an unprecedented 20th week on top of the Hot 100. And, given the likelihood of it returning to No. 1 — not just next ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: We wrote this back in 2021, but with Christmas upon us again we felt like it was the perfect time to update it. There's nothing that brings the world together more than sharing opinions ...

Dec. 18 (UPI) --The proprietor of a sandwich shop in England attempted a Guinness World Record by spending 42 consecutive hours singing Christmas songs. Dave Purchase, aka "Mr. Toasty" of the On Toast ...