Moravian Star
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Moravian Star
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The first Moravian star is known to have originated in the 1830s at the Moravian Boys' School in Niesky, Germany, most probably as a geometry lesson or project. Although the star originated in the church's schools as a geometry lesson, it was soon adopted throughout the Moravian Church as an Advent symbol. Moravian stars continue to be a popular Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany decoration throughout the world, even in areas without a significant Moravian Church presence. This picture was taken inside the Moravian Museum in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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December 22nd, 2014
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