646 TODAY WE ARE KICKING OFF A NEW SERIES OF STORIES HIGHLIGHTING HOLIDAY AND HISTORY HERE IN THE TRIAD. AND FIRST UP, WE’RE LOOKING AT THE UNIQUE TRADITIONS AND ...

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 ...

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 ...

For some reason or another, the belfry of Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem has never been home to a Moravian star. The multi-pointed ornaments are found everywhere else in the Christmas City, but ...

Q: Could you please give us some information regarding the Moravian Star atop Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist? What are its specs? Where was it made? My daughter wanted to know if it is the biggest ...

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 Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star. North Carolina lawmakers are considering House Bill 125, which would adopt the ...

At first glimpse, the Belsnickel may look like a character from a horror movie, which is kind of appropriate since he is supposed to invoke fear from children to elicit good behavior and dispenses ...

Before the pandemic, a class of elementary school kids came up with an idea: give North Carolina a state cookie. But if you give a state a cookie, will there be a bill? And will it become law? If you ...

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Most people don’t look back on their math projects too fondly. But one assignment has had a global impact for centuries. The Moravian star originated in Germany ...