So the next time you hear “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” let the mystery delight you instead of frustrating you. Let it remind you that the best things in life—traditions, joy, a good tune—don’t need a single author to be powerful.
You are now part of that continuing tradition. Every time you sing it, you’re adding your own invisible footnote to its history. You’re co-authoring it, in a way.
Go ahead—sing it louder today. And maybe, just for the fun of it, demand a figgy pudding from someone you love. Because life is too short to have a silent carol, and far too short to miss out on dessert. Now, who else is ready to learn the story behind “Jingle Bells”? The plot thickens.
