Lou Monte hailed from Lyndhurst and lived there until he was in his mid-20s. A singer with a number of mainstream hits to his credit, he is best known for perfecting the art of the novelty song.

Either way, the number sang by Lou Monte, a longtime New Jersey resident, has been a staple of the tri-state-area holiday season since its release, back in 1960.

Lou Monte hailed from Lyndhurst and lived there until he was in his mid-20s. A singer with a number of mainstream hits to his credit, he is best known for perfecting the art of the novelty song.