Snow arrived in Greensboro on early last Sunday morning. In some places, it snowed 13″. The above photo was taken in northwest Guilford County showing a  snowy field beyond a Moravian star on the morning of the snow.

Moravians first settled in the Winston-Salem area in 1753. The first Moravian church in Greensboro was built on East Lee Street in 1908.* While Moravians are Protestant/Christians, the Moravian star is the iconic symbol associated with the religion. It is very common to see the stars displayed locally this time of year; even by non-Moravian families. They are such a warm and welcoming decoration, easy to display, and look lovely against the backdrop of a new fallen snow.

* reference and more information about Moravians in Greensboro, see, here.