when was rockin around the christmas tree made

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was first performed by Brenda Lee in 1958, but the song actually dates back to 1957 when it was written by Johnny Marks. Marks was a prolific songwriter who wrote many Christmas songs including "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "A Holly Jolly Christmas," and "Blue Christmas." Marks originally wrote "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" as a novelty song for his sister-in-law, but it quickly became a hit and has been a staple of the Christmas season ever since.