The enduring Christmas melody ‘Away in a Manger’ is a staple of carol services and nativity plays. But what are the lyrics, who composed it, and why are there two melodies? ‘Away in a Manger’ is a ...

“Silent Night” is one of the most popular Christmas hymns ... Another beloved hymn, “Away in a Manger,” also focuses on the theme of divine serenity: It speaks of animals making noises ...

Some Christians believe that leading up to Christmas, churches should not ... such as ‘no crying he makes’ from ‘Away in a Manger.’ This lyric misses a key aspect of the Incarnation ...

When we think of traditional Christmas carols such as "Away In a Manger" or "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," we generally assume these religious standards have been handed down through the ages.

As Christmas returns every year, these carols come along bringing those memories. One of my big favorites is Away in a Manger, whose existence was first recorded in 1882. “Away in the manger/ no ...

IF YOU’VE EVER HAD the enjoyable (and chaotic) experience of being involved in a children’s Christmas play ... family and friends made clear in this manger scene is a recurring theme in ...