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Manger means a shed where animals take shelter.

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How long was baby Jesus in the manger?

Baby Jesus was likely in the manger for a very short period of time after his birth. The Bible does not specify the exact duration, but it is generally believed that the Holy Family stayed in the manger in Bethlehem for a few days before relocating to Egypt.


Where Joseph and Mary Stayed?

As there was no place in the inn, Mary and Joseph stayed in the manger, but if you are asking where they stayed later, it is in Nazareth.


Was Jesus born in a barn?

From the story in Luke 2:1-7 we surmise that Jesus was born in a stable, or a barn if you like, as we are told that Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. A manger is a feed trough that is most commonly found in a structure that is used for animals. Some tradition says that the stable or barn was actually a cave that was used as a place to keep animals for a short period of time.


First Bed For Jesus?

The first bed for Jesus is traditionally believed to have been a manger in a stable, as mentioned in the Christian nativity story. It represents humility and the modest circumstances of Jesus' birth. This imagery has become a powerful symbol of simplicity, faith, and the idea that great things can arise from humble beginnings.


Why did Mary wrap Jesus in swaddling clothes and lay him in a manger?

The scripture at Luke 2:7 says that Mary "brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger..."(KJV)"Swaddling" has been the custom in this area for centuries. A mother tightly wraps the baby in swaddling clothes (or cloth bands) when it's time for sleep, and it helps them to feel secure and go to sleep quickly. It gives the baby an almost mummy-like appearance as it keeps the baby's body warm and straight; It also helps the child learn to breath through it's nose, by putting bands under the chin and around the head. Mary then placed Jesus in the 'manger' to sleep because it was the softest, cleanest part of the stable where they were staying, since there was no room for them at the inn. (Luke 2:7&12)