Away in a Manger
This was the first Christmas carol that I remember learning to sing. And I was in kindergarten at the time.
Away in a Manger has been called "Luther's Cradle Hymn" for it had been thought to have been written by Martin Luther for his children. Though Martin Luther's authorship has been discounted, this carol is beloved by both the young and old alike.
When I became a big kid, more aware of the big bad world, this "Luther's Cradle Hymn" had more meaning. Especially in 1980 ...
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