Christmas Post: Moravian children and Christmas

Photo Credit: Unity Moravian Church, Winston-Salem

An integral part of the Moravian Christmas celebration meant that children were included in the preparations. The effect of which was to pass on the Moravian traditions to the next generation. 

Children did their part in Christmas preparations by going into the woods to collect greenery, moss, and small trees. These were used in the decorating of the church.  

Additionally children helped in the dipping of candles, the baking of Christmas cakes, the gathering of apples, the chopping of wood, the preparation of meals, and the butchering of hogs. 

They committed to memory Bible verses and music relating to Christ's birth and delighted in the Putz - which is to say the Nativity scene. 

All of these activities and more gave young people and children sensory points of reference to strengthen their faith.