Chicago Star Media invites people across the country to join in a singalong of Jingle Bells as part of a nationwide movement to spread good cheer.
In conjunction with public figures, celebrities and radio stations across the nation, Chicago Star Media will host the first National Jingle Bell Day on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Citizens are encouraged to sing along to Jingle Bells in a united show of holiday spirit.
A list of notable participants will be released prior to the event.
Chicago Star Media, the creator of National Jingle Bell Day, is a Chicago-based news company with a dedicated mission of providing useful and upbeat local news.
The concept for National Jingle Bell Day was born after the resurgence of COVID-19 in Illinois caused another wave of shutdowns this fall that extended into the holiday period.
Elaine Hyde, publisher and editor of Chicago Star Media, created the event after being inspired by the community singalongs that took place in Chicago earlier in the year.
“Because of the pandemic, this holiday season can seem a little lacking because so many of our traditional events — feasting, going to church, theatre and caroling — have been canceled or are severely restricted,” Hyde said. “It’s been turned upside down. We can still spread good cheer this season in a different way. National Jingle Bell Day gives us a chance to be united, to be together in a way that can give us personal joy and also lift the spirits of others.”
DETAILS
What: National Jingle Bell Day
When: The Saturday before Christmas
Date: Dec. 19, 2020
Time: 6 p.m. CST
How to participate:
Sing Jingle Bells wherever you are: outdoors, indoors, in your car or at your workplace
Use bells or other instruments to create a festive atmosphere
Videotape yourself singing Jingle Bells and post to social media with the hashtag #jinglebellday2020
Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/chicagostarmedia/ to sing along with Chicago Star Media and celebrity hosts. Visit www.chicagostarmedia.com/jinglebellday for more information.
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