A Claymation Christmas Celebration1987

Rex:
The ringing of the bells at Christmastime is a homeowner of early winter celebrations when the earth was cold and the sun was dying; evil spirits were very powerful.

Herb:
And one of the ways to drive evil off...

[rings bell]

Herb:
was by making a great deal of noise.

[rings his bell again]

Herb:
As making noise was also fun, bell-ringing ceremonies became a part of the spirit of Christmas.

[rings his bell once more]

Rex:
Uh, next on our program is the exquisite Carol of the Bells.

Herb:
[rings bell] This isn't driving you off!

Rex:
Grrr...