The Women's Fellowship of
Home Moravian Church
presents the
Candle Tea in Old Salem
The Candle Tea, regarded by many as the opening event of the Christmas season in Winston-Salem, will again be held in the historic Single Brothers' House on Salem Square, which was built in 1769.
Guests are greeted by hosts in
early Moravian dress and are guided through the Chapel for singing
Christmas carols, the dining room where beeswax candles are being made,
the kitchen where sugar cake and coffee are being served, and the two
rooms in the sub-basement where the Putz is on display. (The word
"putz" is of Germanic origin and means "to decorate".) The two sections
of the Putz include a replica of Salem as it would have appeared in the
early 1900’s. The Nativity scene displays for us the birth of
the Christ Child.
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Inclement Weather Policy: If the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools or Old Salem are closed for the day or close early due to bad weather, the Candle Tea will also close. An announcement will be made on WXII and will be on the Candle Tea voice mail (336-749-9463). |
Directions to the Candle Tea - Held in the Single Brothers’ House in Old Salem, at the corner of Academy and Main Streets.
From points EAST or WEST of Winston-Salem:
From Interstate 40, take exit 193B (US Hwy 52 N), then follow below
directions.
From points NORTH or SOUTH of Winston-Salem:
Look for the Old Salem direction signs.
From US Hwy 52, take exit 108C to Stadium DR.
Turn RIGHT on Stadium DR.
Turn LEFT on Salem Ave.
Turn RIGHT on Old Salem RD. Parking is available in the Old Salem
Visitors’ Center lot on the left, or on some nearby streets.
No parking is allowed on Academy St.
Turn RIGHT on Academy St. Go to Main St. You will have to walk this
part (approx. 3 blocks).
A walk through the
Candle Tea . . .
The Candle Tea is an opportunity for the people of the community, both
Moravian and non-Moravian, to get into the spirit of the Christmas
season. Visitors are moved through the presentation in small groups.
Anteroom- Greetings and a brief history of the Brothers’ house and the Candle Tea.
Chapel- Christmas carols are sung, accompanied by the 1797/98 Tannenberg organ.
Dining Room- Beeswax candles are being made for the Candle Tea. Replicas of the original tin candle molds are used. Candles are available for purchase.
Kitchen- Visitors are given a mug of Moravian lovefeast coffee and a piece of Moravian sugar cake to enjoy while they get an opportunity to sit and rest.
Sub-basement- In the first section is the Salem Putz. The Putz (Pronounced "puts", it is a German word which means "to decorate".) is a scale model of Salem as it would have appeared in the early 1900's. In the second section is the Nativity Putz where the host tells the story of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Proceeds from the Candle Tea are shared with non-profit agencies, both locally and internationally. Thank you for continuing to make this outreach possible.
Frequently asked questions:
Thank you for visiting our web site. We look forward to seeing you at the Candle Tea!
Links:
Home Moravian Church: http://www.homemoravian.org
Old Salem: http://www.oldsalem.org
Winston-Salem Visitor’s Center: http://www.visitwinstonsalem.com
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