I like to think that it was originally a Geordie carol and “away in a manger” is broadly celebrative or as the dictionary puts it “(Tyneside) A general cry of encouragement” as in Howay the lads!
From Father Christmas to the strange use of prepositions in carols - this Christmas issue illustrates the range of your newsletter beautifully. Happy Christmas!
Lovely seasonal offering.
I like to think that it was originally a Geordie carol and “away in a manger” is broadly celebrative or as the dictionary puts it “(Tyneside) A general cry of encouragement” as in Howay the lads!
Ha -- the literary editor of the Spectator made the same suggestion on Bluesky...
From Father Christmas to the strange use of prepositions in carols - this Christmas issue illustrates the range of your newsletter beautifully. Happy Christmas!
U.S. sports teams have home games and away games. So “Away [from home] in a manger.”
Delighted to be mentioned by you Jeremy! Many thanks.