Christmas songs originally written for other holidays

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- We sing them every December...but did you know many holiday songs were written for other occasions?

1. Jingle Bells - initially written for Thanksgiving (and rumored to have been written in Savannah)
2. Over The River and Through the Woods - another Thanksgiving song based on a poem
3. Deck the Halls - originally written for New Year's
4. My Favorite Things - from the Sound of Music
5. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - originally inspired by political turmoil to reflect on peace and goodwill