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The first love feast North Carolina was held in November 1753 in the historic Moravian settlement in Forsyth County. Since then, this communal celebration has become standard holiday fare for many churches across the state. Duncan discusses what distinguishes a Moravian-style Christmas love feast from candlelight Christmas Eve services of other denominations.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 73 Issue 7, Dec 2005, p96-100, 102, il Periodical Website
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11460
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Parham describes the impressive services which are held every Christmas Eve at the Moravian Church in Winston-Salem. The services antedate the Revolutionary War.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 30, Dec 1933, p1-2, il
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34834
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Honoring the traditional Moravian celebration of liebesmahl, or lovefeast, Winston-Salem community members gather by the thousands each year. A worship service is offered, followed by coffee and sweet buns, candlelight, and music for everyone.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p100-117, il, por Periodical Website
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34835
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Lovefeast, a Moravian tradition that occurs several times a year, is known for the sharing of sweet buns and coffee. The lovefeast bun is a simple spiced bun with mace and orange flavors. It is a popular dish, and the bakery that sells them in Winston-Salem makes over 24,000 during the lovefeast on Christmas Eve.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p120-124, il, por Periodical Website
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