If you are in Greensboro, head to the First Moravian Church, 304 South Elam Avenue, for the annual Candle Tea-- today and tomorrow. They will treat you to Moravian sugar cake and coffee or lemonade, provide you with music, show you how to make beeswax candles, let you admire the putz (Nativity), and MORE for free! They will have a bake and craft sale and allow you to make donations; however, the goal is to showcase the Moravian religion and celebrate Advent. We're planning to pick up a chicken pie or two, yummy. Today, the tea extends from 2-9 pm and Saturday, the hours are 10-3 pm. Tonight they will have a brass band and living nativity. Why not start your afternoon at First Moravian (Facebook page here) and then head to Elm Street for First Friday. So much to do tonight..........
The first Moravian star*, ancestor of the star in the silhouette above, is said to have originated in Germany in the 1830's. The iconic star usually has 26 points and is the Moravian rendition of the Star of Bethlehem. Old Salem, a Moravian enclave in the United States, is located about 35-40 miles west of us at the southern end of Winston-Salem.
We're sharing this with Skywatch Friday.
*See a Moravian star from the tea at the church two years ago (here).
what a nice event!
Posted by: Tanya | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 06:46 AM
Sounds like you will be having a lovely afternoon/evening! The star is certainly different!
Posted by: Judy | Friday, December 02, 2011 at 07:39 AM