At this time of year, the melody of 'Jingle Bells' is almost inescapable ... who died after dancing to Cocomelon The presenter added: "This timeless tune was penned by James Lord Pierpont in ...

It's true that "Jingle Bells" songwriter James Pierpont did not have Christmas in mind when he penned the tune — which does not mention the holiday in its lyrics — in the 1850s. However ...