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Letizia Aderson
A jingle bell or sleigh bell is a type of bell which produces a distinctive 'jingle' sound, especially in large numbers. They find use in many areas as a percussion instrument, including the classic sleigh bell sound and morris dancing. They are typically used as a cheaper alternative to small 'classic' bells.
The simplest jingle bells are produced from a single piece of sheet metal bent into a roughly spherical shape to contain a small ball bearing or short piece of metal rod. This method of production results in the classic two- or four-leaved shape. Two halves may also be crimped together, resulting in a ridge around the middle. A glass marble may also be used as the ringer on larger bells.
Bells of this type were developed centuries ago from the European crotal bell for fastening to harnesses used with horses or teams of horses.[1] Typically they were used for horse-drawn vehicles, such as carriages and sleighs. The bell was designed to make a jingly sound whenever the horse and thus the vehicle was in motion. The purpose was perhaps to herald the approach of someone important, or likely to warn pedestrians of the vehicle's approach so that they might step aside to avoid collisions and potential injuries. This was especially important for sleighs, which otherwise make almost no sound as they travel over packed snow, and are difficult to stop quickly. This instrument was also used for fun by children in games and songs.
Jingle bells are commonly used on Christmas decorations or as Christmas ornaments themselves, or hung around the neck like a necklace. They can also be strung onto a heavy wire and bent into a wreath shape, usually with a metal bow. Rather than the cross-shaped opening in the bottom, other designs may be cut into the bell, such as a snowflake. Small designs like stars may also be cut into the upper part of the bell. Bells were also added to the dangling sleeves and announced the appearance of the court jester.
Join our 27th annual 5K and 1Mile Fun Run on Saturday, December 2, 2023! Come run with us and Jingle All the Way! We have bells for your shoes and fun things to do here at PCES! Always the 1st Saturday of December. We had over 1000 runners last year!!
Set the boards up directly across from each other with several feet in between. Have players stand behind the board on either side with a handful of jingle bells. Toss bells underhand and try to get your bells to land in the cups on the other side!
I have this all set to play at our family Christmas but I do not understand how you win this. Do you play teams or as individual members? Is it timed? Is it the team or person who gets the most bells in the cups?
I love this idea. Thank you for the clear instructions as to how to construct the two boards. I am however not sure how it is played? Do the players toss all bells at once? Where do they stand in relationship to the two boards? Do two players play at the same time? Thanks again.
Grab your holly and prepare to get jolly at the 12th annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K! Join us on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 in Haverhill, MA for the merriest run in Massachusetts. Walk (or run) in a winter wonderland through gorgeous New England landscapes as you jingle all the way to the finish line at Northern Essex Community College.