What is a German Christmas star?
German Christmas stars are made from four long strips of paper woven together in a pattern that creates an eight point star. The stars are often called Froebel stars or Moravian stars. They are a traditional Christmas decoration.
What are German stars?
Traditional German Star (Froebel Star, Moravian Star) ornaments are made from 4 strips of paper, folded in a series of steps to make 16 points. They make beautiful holiday decorations hung on a tree or placed in a bowl.
What is the difference between a Bethlehem star and a Moravian star?
The Bethlehem Star is also known as the Christmas Star and has fewer points than the Moravian Star with the spires at the top and bottom elongated. This star represents the Star of Bethlehem that led the Magi to the manger where Christ was born.
What is the significance of the Moravian star?
The stars were quickly adopted by the Moravian Church as a symbol of the birth of Jesus and represented the star of Bethlehem. Traditionally, the star is hung the first Sunday of Advent and remains up until Epiphany, January 6, or the time of the coming of the Magi.
How do you hang a Froebel star?
The Froebel star is a three-dimensional star made of four strips of paper. Cut out four strips of paper in size 1: 25 or better 1:30. Fold the strips in the middle and cut the ends diagonally. Hold the first strip horizontally and hang the second strip over it.
When should Moravian star be taken down?
Why is it called a Moravian star?
The stars take their English name from the Moravian Church, originating in Moravia. In Germany, they are known as Herrnhut stars, named after the Moravian Mother Community in Saxony, Germany, where they were first commercially produced.
What is significance of Moravian star?
Where do you hang a Moravian star?
The Modern Moravian Stars They can be hung from porches, set atop Christmas trees, and used both indoors and outdoors. Moravian Stars can come in a variety of sizes and colors. Large Moravian Stars are typically hung from porches, trees, or in the entryway of your home.
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What can I do with Froebel stars?
The Froebel star is a classic Danish Christmas decoration made of paper strips. In Denmark, we use the Fröbel stars as ornaments on Christmas trees and Christmas decorations. Sometimes we use the stars to decorate our gifts.