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.

Moravian stars are seen on porch lights, business and hospitals — but what do they mean? And when did they get so popular? Jackie Pascale looks into their history.

The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star.

When last seen, the Moravian University football team walked off the field at Muhlenberg’s Scotty Wood Stadium last November with heads bowed after a 55-0 loss to the Mules closed their 2021 … ...

He recently hand-crafted wooden Moravian stars that have captivated people. It’s time here in his workshop, with the wood and his faith, that he finds himself.

The Moravian star originated in Germany in the 1830s as a geometry exercise for boys at a Moravian boarding school. They were tasked with creating a star with 26 points, all of equal length.

North Carolina fourth graders asked to make the state cookie Moravian cookie. A state star, too, is in a state symbol bill that passed House.

Children have always played a central role in Moravian festivities. Luca Matthews, 5, and his twin sister Ella sing the traditional Moravian hymn "Morning Star" the Children's Lovefeast in 2013 at ...