Christmas is a special time here in Bethlehem. Many of our popular holiday decorations and practices have origins in the Moravian church which shapes our celebrations. These festive traditions mark the holiday season for city residents and are worthy of discussion. Moravian Star One…
I was raised in the Moravian town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, one of America’s most beautiful and unique colonial settlements. Immensely proud of my hometown, I thought I would share its religious and historic origins. Let’s start with the most basic of all questions Bethlehemites are…