News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

Made in Connecticut: Sleigh Ride

One of Anderson’s sons and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart share his story.

Rebecca Surran

Dec 30, 2025, 4:30 AM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

It’s a song that let’s us all know the holiday season is here.

"Sleigh Ride" was written by composer Leroy Anderson in Connecticut during a heat wave.

The Boston Pops popularized the song, and today it is even more popular than when it was first released.

One of Anderson’s sons and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart share his story.

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices