The Herrnhut Christmas Star–often simply called the Herrnhut Star–is one of the most well-known and oldest Advent and Christmas symbols in the German-speaking world. But where does it actually come ...

Across Germany, the festive period is traditionally brightened by a myriad of Christmas stars, yet none command such widespread recognition and affection as the Moravian stars originating from the ...

Bright Christmas stars have long been a familiar sight across Germany during the darkest days of the year, but none is more famous — and lately as popular — as the Moravian stars from the eastern ...

A Euromaxx Special on German Christmas traditions: Hannah Hummel explores Dresden’s Striezelmarkt. Also on the show: The Herrnhut star is an export hit. And: Bavaria hosts what may be the world’s ...

People visit Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH manufacturing, a Christmas stars manufacturing company in Herrnhut, Germany, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) HERRNHUT, Germany — Bright Christmas stars ...

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People visit Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH manufacturing, a Christmas stars manufacturing company in Herrnhut, Germany, Nov. 10, 2025. (Credit: Ebrahim Noroozi/AP.) Listen HERRNHUT, Germany — Bright ...