As a songwriter, Johnny Marks had a pretty good career. Although he penned 25 notable songs and is in the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, he is best known for three songs: “Have a Holly, Jolly ...
First introduced in 1949, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” remains one of the world’s most recognizable Christmas songs. With its charming lyrics, the song shares the story of a shy young reindeer ...
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'Rudolph' Christmas classic has an Illinois tie or two

Fans of the classic Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" may not realize star Burl Ives is an Illinois native.
Whenever you hear “Holly Jolly Christmas” on the radio around the holidays, you can’t help but bounce along with it. The playful and happy song perfectly captures the festive season, and Michael Bublé ...
The most famous reindeer of all and his beloved Christmas movie are back on TV in Georgia. Here's a schedule plus how to stream.