Growing up with a Lutheran background, Elaine Bliss often admired the special Christmas tree ornaments at her grandparents’ house. “They were all white and had been dipped in wax before glitter was ...

The many-pointed star is one of the most familiar symbols of the Moravian Church, especially noticeable during December, when it can be seen as decorations on houses and Christmas trees. Versions made ...

An iconic symbol of the Christmas season, the Moravian star takes on special significance in the Lehigh Valley, particularly in the Moravian-founded communities of Bethlehem and Nazareth. The ...

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WINSTON-SALEM (WFMY) -- That familiar glow on top of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has been lighting up the hospital and the city of Winston-Salem for 26 years. But Moravian stars and the way ...

Linda Saunders-McLean rings the bells at the Moravian Church in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Above, a stained-glass Moravian star hangs in the window. It was a gift from an American visitor years ago.

WINSTON-SALEM (WFMY) -- That familiar glow on top of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has been lighting up the hospital and the city of Winston-Salem for 26 years. But Moravian stars and the way ...