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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 7 MIN

Bells on Bobtail and Other Jingle Bells Secrets

from Get to the Roots Extras

Get to the Roots Stef dives into the surprising history of "Jingle Bells," revealing its origins as a 19th-century drinking song, forgotten verses, and odd lyrics like "bells on bobtail." She shares fun anecdotes, playground parodies like "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells," and her disdain for Christmas.  Tune in for a witty, irreverent deep-dive with laughs, historical facts, and a radio show update from St. Pete, FL. 

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Get to the Roots Stef dives into the surprising history of "Jingle Bells," revealing its origins as a 19th-century drinking song, forgotten verses, and odd lyrics like "bells on bobtail." She shares fun anecdotes, playground parodies like "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells," and her disdain for Christmas.  Tune in for a witty, irreverent deep-dive with laughs, historical facts, and a radio show update from St. Pete, FL.

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