Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center will hold its annual Moravian star lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
The Moravian Star lighting is a community staple and holiday tradition. Since the early 90s, Wake Forest Baptist has celebrated its holiday spirit with the Winston-Salem community through the 31-foot Moravian star atop the medical center’s North Tower. The one-of-a-kind star has 26 points that range in length from 7 to 11 feet and weigh from 30 to 65 pounds each. Each of the 26 points is illuminated by a 150-watt bulb.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on the top level of Wake Forest Baptist’s Eden Terrace parking deck off Hawthorne Rd.
“Lighting the Moravian Star is one of my favorite traditions that officially marks the beginning of the holiday season,” said Dr. Julie Freischlag, CEO and chief academic officer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, chief academic officer and executive vice president at Advocate Health and executive vice president of health affairs at Wake Forest University. “This star continues to be a symbol of hope and healing for our Winston-Salem community. May we all take the light of this star with us and let it shine in our hearts, with our loved ones and our community and through all seasons of life, be a reminder of strength, light and joy.”
Forsyth Country Day School choir, directed by Terry Hicks, will provide music during the event.
There will be a brief worship service and remarks by Rev. Lane Sapp. Hot apple cider, hot chocolate and Moravian cookies will be served.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4.