Jingle Bells is one of the most famous and beloved American songs worldwide. The track falls under the genre of Traditional Christmas Standard and Holiday Pop. Original History: The song was originally written for Thanksgiving rather than Christmas. It was composed in the mid-19th century and is one of the earliest known songs about the winter season to be recorded. Sinatra & Crosby's Version: The 1957 recording by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby was a major musical event, bringing together two of