The Moravian star is the official Christmas street decoration in Winston-Salem, differing even from other cities and towns with large Moravian populations. Atwood said this makes the Triad unique.

The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star.

Others strolled to nearby holiday-themed wooden huts or along Main Street with its stores decorated with Christmas globes and Moravian stars. Some stopped outside an Italian restaurant to greet ...