Hamill's article explored how the song originated, which included its existence as 'a product of the minstrel stage in Boston' during the mid-1800s.ДЄ New York state school has removed 'Jingle Bells' from its curriculum because of concerns about its 'potential to be controversial or offensive.' Above, people in a horse-drawn sleigh take a ride along a trail in Sand Harbor, Nevada, on January 31, 2017. The school's concern about 'Jingle Bells' was partially linked to a 2017 article written by Kyna Hamill, the director of Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, according to the Beacon. McGowan described the staff's work as 'smart, thoughtful, and well intentioned in every way' and said the district will 'stand behind their work without hesitation or question.' He said the district 'couldn't be more proud of our staff and the work they continue to do to reflect on what they teach and how they teach in an ongoing effort to be more culturally responsive, thoughtful, and inclusive.' In a message to members of the Brighton Central Schools community and shared with Newsweek on Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Kevin McGowan provided context for the school's decision.

The Rochester Beacon was first to report about the decision made by officials at Council Rock Primary School, a kindergarten through second-grade school that is part of Brighton Central Schools in Rochester, New York. An elementary school in New York decided to remove 'Jingle Bells' from its curriculum because of concerns about the song's potential to be 'controversial or offensive.'

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