when was rockin around the christmas tree

The song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was first recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958, but it was written much earlier by Johnny Marks and originally performed by his brother-in-law, Lee Stanley. It became a hit for Brenda Lee and has since been covered by many other artists, including Brenda Lee herself. It's now one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time and is played in stores, on the radio, and during the holiday season every year.