Irving Berlin (1888-1989) wrote popular music and Broadway show tunes. From Alexander's Rag Time Band written in 1911, God Bless America in 1918, Puttin' on the Ritz in 1930, Easter Parade in 1933,...
He never gave an answer to what inspired him to write the classic Christmas song. Irving Berlin was often away from home and family in the East. In 1937 a producer friend sent him a short video of...