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Experience the music of Advent and Christmas through daily prayer and reflection. Let the music of Advent and Christmas draw you into deeper prayer this season with Away in a Manger: Daily Prayers for Advent and Christmas 2025. This beautifully crafted devotional from the Ave Devotionals series invites you to spend just a few minutes each day in quiet reflection, guided by the hymns and carols that echo the joy and mystery of the Incarnation. Beginning on the First Sunday of Advent (November 30, 2025) and continuing through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 11, 2026), this daily companion offers: Morning and evening prayers to center your heart on Christ Thought-provoking questions to carry with you throughout the day Spiritual reflections inspired by the timeless beauty of sacred music Featuring in-book links to beloved hymns spanning a variety of musical genres and artists--including Matt Maher; Chanticleer; Dolly Parton; Mariachi Cantares de México; Nat King Cole; Ella Fitzgerald; the Redeemer Choir of Austin, Texas; The Modern Psalmist; the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist; Cedarmont Kids; and Mississippi Fred McDowell--this devotional will help you experience Advent and Christmas through the gift of song. The hymns and carols include: "Watchman, Tell Us of the Night" "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" "People, Look East" "Away in a Manger" "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" Let Away in a Manger accompany you through a season of prayer, peace, and the enduring grace of sacred songs. QR codes in the book provide access to a page where you can listen to each song individually or stream the full playlist throughout the season.