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The employees of the mid-size business are from the region and are devoted to the stars history and future.

1 Dear Retailers, what began over 160 years ago has become a lovely tradition around the globe. In the modern Herrnhut Stars manufactury production plant, skilful hands are busy folding and gluing to create the large and small points the famous Herrnhut Stars. The employees of the mid-size business are from the region and are devoted to the stars history and future. In the large show workshop, they not only let you look over their shoulder as they practice their handicraft, they also invite guests to try their hand at it themselves. And those who acquire on of these plain colou stars are one of many people around the world who take home the symbol of Bethlehems light, thereby introducing the reflective light into their families. Your Herrnhuter Sterne GmbH

HERRNHUT IN THE UPPER LUSATIA the OriGiN OF the CHristMas stars the Herrnhut star, which originated over 160 years ago in the renewed Moravian

at the beginning of the 19th century, the first star made of paper and cardboard shone in the rooms of the boarding school of the Moravian Church.

since then, children have been crafting their stars on the first sunday in advent, thereby introducing this custom to their families.

a metal frame. it could be assembled by sliding the paper points into the metal frame.

ONlY OriGiNal WitH 25 POiNts Over the course of the following years, P.H. Verbeek developed the construction further and founded the»sterngesellschaft mbh«.

this model corresponds to the stars produced today: 17 points with a square base and 8 points with a triangular base.

VisitOr s CeNtre since 2010, the new factory combines the production and demonstration workshop under one roof.

refreshments can be enjoyed at the café»bei Sterns«. MaNUFaCtOrY Oderwitzer straße 8.

2 HERRNHUT IN THE UPPER LUSATIA the OriGiN OF the CHristMas stars the Herrnhut star, which originated over 160 years ago in the renewed Moravian Church, is conside the source of all handmade Christmas stars. at the beginning of the 19th century, the first star made of paper and cardboard shone in the rooms of the boarding school of the Moravian Church. Constructed by a mathematics instructor in class, the star served as a communication tool to improve geometric comprehension. since then, children have been crafting their stars on the first sunday in advent, thereby introducing this custom to their families. the BeGiNNiNG OF PrODUCtiON at the end of the 19th century, the businessman Pieter Hendrik Verbeek invented the first star with points attached to a metal frame. it could be assembled by sliding the paper points into the metal frame. this innovation made it possible to take the star apart and ship it. the Herrnhut Missions Book shop served as the first distributor. ONlY OriGiNal WitH 25 POiNts Over the course of the following years, P.H. Verbeek developed the construction further and founded the»sterngesellschaft mbh«. in 1925, he registe a patent for the first frameless Herrnhut star. this model corresponds to the stars produced today: 17 points with a square base and 8 points with a triangular base. since 1991, the company trades under the name»herrnhuter Sterne GmbH«, and continues the tradition of producing the stars by hand. VisitOr s CeNtre since 2010, the new factory combines the production and demonstration workshop under one roof. the large showroom and a comprehensive exhibit about the history of the Herrnhut star are an experience to behold for both big and small. refreshments can be enjoyed at the café»bei Sterns«. MaNUFaCtOrY Oderwitzer straße 8. D Herrnhut/sachsen phone Monday Friday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. saturday 10 a.m. 5 p.m. (except on sundays and public holidays) WelCOMe even today you can buy in our shop, which had in 1925 the first Herrnhut star in the offer. Here you will find the Herrnhut stars as well as highquality arts and crafts, porcelain and much more! HerrNHUter retail store löbauer straße 21. D Herrnhut/sachsen phone Monday Friday 8 a.m. 19 p.m. saturday 8 a.m. 12 p.m. (except on sundays and public holidays) A13 A13 A17 A4 B6 B178 A4 B6

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3 HERRNHUT STARS. PAPERMADE FOr MOre than 160 Years the paper stars have been handmade in the traditional colours of, and. I4. 16 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I7. 28 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I6. 24 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I8. 32 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: electrical accessories offe separately! with centre with centre / /

PRODUCT OVERVIEW. HERRNHUT STARS. PAPERMADE I4. 16 inch with centre item No.: 10401 item No.: 10402 with centre item No.: 10403 item No.: 10404 item No.

: 10605 / item No.: 10606 / item No.: 10607 I7. 28 inch with centre item No.: 10701 item No.: 10702 with centre item No.: 10703 item No.: 10704 item No.

4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW. HERRNHUT STARS. PAPERMADE I4. 16 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I6. 24 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I7. 28 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: I8. 32 inch with centre item No.: item No.: with centre item No: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.:

5 HERRNHUT STARS. PLASTIC the plastic stars, which are weather and UV-resistant, are suitable for outdoor areas. it is possible to order custom-sized stars with a diameter up to 98 inch in addition to the standard selection of sizes, as they are produced at our factory in Herrnhut. A1e SINGLE STAR. 5 inch item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: green item No.: item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: opal item No.: blue item No.: green item No.: A inch item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: green item No.: A1b STAR KIT. 5 inch item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: green item No.: A7. 27 inch item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: opal item No.: green item No.: electrical accessories offe separately! / / opal blue green

PRODUCT OVERVIEW. HERRNHUT STARS. PLASTIC A1e. A1b. 5 inch A1e. A1b. 5 inch A1e. item No.: 50112 A1b. item No.: 50132 A1e. item No.: 50114 A1b. item No.: 50134 A1e. item No.: 50115 A1b.

: 30404 item No.: 30405 / item No.: 30406 / item No.: 30407 opal item No.: 30408 A7. 27 inch blue item No.: 30409 item No.: 30702 item No.: 30704 item No.: 30705 / item No.

6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW. HERRNHUT STARS. PLASTIC A1e. A1b. 5 inch A1e. A1b. 5 inch A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: / A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: / A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: green A1e. item No.: A1b. item No.: item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: opal item No.: A7. 27 inch blue item No.: item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: A inch green item No.: a7. 51 inch item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: opal item No.:

STAR CHAIN ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES HOlDer FOr PlastiC

For stars with a diameter of 16, 27 and 51 inch.

: 60100 POWer supply UNit FOr a1e and a1b ( 5 inch)

also available for Usa, GB and australia.

: 60201 FOr 1 3 stars (1000 ma stabilized) item No.

attachment to an included chain of lights, for indoor

: 50104 item No.: 50105 / item No.: 50106 / item No.

: 50181 storage BOX to store assembled stars.

You can find more products and accessories www.

: 10300 lighting Kit FOr PlastiC stars 5/10 m long

: 60312 item No.: 60314 item No.: 60315 opal item No.

7 STAR CHAIN ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES HOlDer FOr PlastiC stars black, powder-coated. For stars with a diameter of 16, 27 and 51 inch. for stars A4 & A7 item No.: for stars A13 item No.: lighting Kit FOr PaPer stars 4 m long indoor cable () with switch, incl. bulb. also available for GB, Usa and CH. 4 m long item No.: POWer supply UNit FOr a1e and a1b ( 5 inch) Power supply unit for 1 star or for 1-3 stars. also available for Usa, GB and australia. FOr 1 star (500 ma stabilized) item No.: FOr 1 3 stars (1000 ma stabilized) item No.: star CHaiN with 10 stars 5 inch diameter for attachment to an included chain of lights, for indoor and outdoor use. item No.: item No.: item No.: / item No.: / item No.: green item No.: storage BOX to store assembled stars. For stars from 16 to 28 inch. You can find more products and accessories for star 16 inch item No.: for star 24 inch item No.: for star 28 inch item No.: lighting Kit FOr PlastiC stars 5/10 m long outdoor cable (black) with a cover plate in the colour of the star, incl. bulb. also available for GB, Usa and CH. 5 m long item No.: item No.: item No.: opal item No.: blue item No.: green item No.: m long item No.: item No.: item No.: opal item No.: blue item No.: green item No.: lighting Kit FOr PlastiC star a13 10 m long outdoor cable (black) with a cover plate in the colour of the star, bulb not included. 10 m long item No.: item No.: item No.: 60415

8 a BeaUtiFUl CUstOM MaiNtaiNeD all OVer the WOrlD the tradition of assembling the Herrnhut star on the first sunday in advent together with the family is not only practiced in Herrnhut, but all over the world.

the CitY OF the stars Herrnhut is located in the heart of beautiful Upper lusatia.

it was founded in 1722 by descendants of the ancient Moravian Church, and understands

every year in Herrnhut, the place of origin of the worldwide Moravian Church, the»moravian

the most significant traditional product, the Herrnhut star, has been crafted by hand since

9 the CitY OF the stars Herrnhut is located in the heart of beautiful Upper lusatia. With approximately 5000 inhabitants, Herrnhut can look back on a rich history. it was founded in 1722 by descendants of the ancient Moravian Church, and understands itself as»under the LORD s hat«. every year in Herrnhut, the place of origin of the worldwide Moravian Church, the»moravian Daily texts«are drawn, which are translated into more than 50 languages. the most significant traditional product, the Herrnhut star, has been crafted by hand since at the same time, its visitor s centre has become a tourism highlight for many visitors and people from the region. imprint Design: ZH2 agentur Photos: Jan Gutzeit, simon Pech

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