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Thomas McCullough, assistant archivist, Moravian Archives Bethlehem presents an illuminating lecture on the origins, history, and symbolism of the Moravian s...
13 gru 2023 · In this video, we look at the origins of a popular Christmas decoration in Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Moravian Star. It originated in the early 19th century from a geometry project at a...
A special type of star decoration seen around the world is the Moravian Star, also known as the 'Herrnhuter Stern' (Herrnhut Star) or Advent Star. The star represents the Star of Bethlehem which led the Magi/Wisemen to the baby Jesus.
23 lis 2020 · A Moravian symbol for the season of Advent is the Advent Star. The star had its beginning in 1821 in a Moravian boarding school for boys in Niesky, Germany and was used as an exercise in geometry. It all began with mathematics when a gifted teacher in the school wanted to explain a geometrical figure to his pupils.
A Moravian star (German: Herrnhuter Stern) is an illuminated decoration used during the Christian liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany representing the Star of Bethlehem pointing towards the infant Jesus. [1]
29 gru 2009 · Among the many attractions at the Christmas Market on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt are the famous Moravian Stars - traditional decorations that are now more popul...
16 wrz 2020 · The Moravian star’s meaning is a symbol of Jesus, who came into the world to be the “light of men.” The points of the star radiating out from the center represent Jesus’ universal love and concern for all of mankind.
