Medford proudly bills itself as the birthplace of 'Jingle Bells.' But should it?
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Jingle Bells' composer lead storied life – Neosho Daily News
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Medford proudly bills itself as the birthplace of 'Jingle Bells.' But should it?
Medford Jingle Bell Festival
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Jingle Bells” History Takes Surprising Turn — Bunk
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Medford proudly bills itself as the birthplace of 'Jingle Bells.' But should it?
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BIRTHPLACE OF JINGLE BELLS - 10 Photos - 19 High St, Medford, Massachusetts - Landmarks & Historical Buildings - Yelp
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Jingle Bells' dates back to 1850s, but hometown a mystery, Georgetown Times
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Only In Boston on X: Even though the song has not been confirmed as to where it was originally composed, at 19 High Street in Medford, a plaque commemorates the spot where
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The Somerville/Medford News Weekly, Somerville's & Medford's #1 Local News Source
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Medford at center of 'Jingle Bell Wars' - The Boston Globe
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Debunking the local myth about where 'Jingle Bells' was written