The Xmas song standard titled these "Bells" was introduced by Bob Hope in the 1951 movie "The Lemon Drop Kid"
[DOC] [TLE] Greenbriar Picture Shows: From Bob Hope's Christmas List [PAR] Dec 16, 2013 ... $ilver Bells Ring in The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) ... Bob Hope at early-50's 
Paramount , a peak period for his solo output.