The Moravian star can come in many sizes, ranging from 6 to more than 100 points. The standard is the same set by the professor hundreds of years ago, though, with 26 total points.

The Moravian star is the official Christmas street decoration in Winston-Salem, differing even from other cities and towns with large Moravian populations. Atwood said this makes the Triad unique.

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 Star of Bethlehem that dominates the community skyline at Christmas was first lighted on Dec. 15, 1939, by Mrs. Eugene V. Grace, wife of the then-Bethlehem Steel Co. president. It was built by ...

Stars are featured in many Moravian sanctuaries, and during Advent and Christmas, stars can be seen on front porches and Christmas trees in Moravian communities,” the website said.

These miniature Moravian stars were manufactured at the Herrnhuter Star Factory in Germany. Linda Saunders-McLean has a string of them on her Christmas tree. (Bailey White/CBC) ...

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.

A 6-foot Moravian star in the belfry at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem. This year, the story of the birth of a Savior, with the attending themes of hope, peace, joy and love, is co-opted by ...

Moravian Book Shop debuts new look in time for holiday shopping (PHOTOS) Published: Nov. 24, 2018, 9:15 a.m. By ...

The Moravian Star and the way they're made are a tradition that traces ... You can catch Manuel making and teaching how to make Moravian stars at "Salem Saturdays at Christmas" on December 1st and ...