Jingle Bell

Jingle Bell

Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring'
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight!

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way.
Oh! What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way;
Oh! What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.

More about ‘Jingle Bell’

Jingle bells is one of the most famous Christmas songs that will be included on the list, which were firstly composed in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. It was not originally a Christmas carol but it rapidly got into the international Christmas hits. Its lively music and breathy lyrics are an atmosphere that the kids are thrilled about when they go on a ride in an open sleigh driven by just one horse. The chorus, Jingle all the way is repetitive and easy to memorise and sing in unison, which is a contributing factor to confidence development among the young learners. Jingle Bells is not merely a Christmas song to children but also a way of experimenting with rhythm, music and culture. The fact that you sing it together gives a sense of party, closeness and joy. It is normally used by parents and teachers to demonstrate the Christmas, teamwork and happiness sharing spirit to the kids. The fact that it has a catchy melody means that children will associate learning with the fun and the light heartedness of a party.

FAQs about "Jingle Bell"

1. What is Jingle Bells about?
It discusses the delight and the happiness of riding in a sleigh.

2. Why are they sung at Christmas?
As the days went by it was enmeshed with the practices of Christmas.

3. What are the skills that children develop with it?
They are rhythmic, memorizing and group participation.

4. Would that be effective at any other time of the year?
Aspecial in Christmas, Yes, children can have it all the time.

5. Why should children like singing it?
It is easy to sing along and the repeated chorus is catchy and fun to sing along.