The Forgotten History of 'The Christmas Song'

Forgotten History of Christmas Carols by 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT-FM)

Dec 4, 20171:06Society & Culture

Dan O'Donnell explains how one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols started as merely a way for a songwriter to keep cool on a hot summer day.

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