How to Hang a Moravian Star Light

An extension cord helps when hanging a Moravian light.

A Moravian star is a translucent, 26-point star used as a Christmas decoration. Some people hang a 21-inch star above their front door during the holidays. Many Moravian stars have a small light bulb inside, which is turned on at night. If you want to hang your Moravian star, you'll need a strategy for getting the light hung up and plugged in without the decoration becoming a messy tangle of cords.

Things You'll Need

• Moravian star light
• Screw hook
• Twine
• Scissors
• Extension cord

Instructions

1. Twist a metal screw hook into the ceiling where you want the light to hang. Screw hooks are hooks with a screw top at one end that can be twisted into a ceiling by hand, and can be found at most building supply stores.

2. Cut a string of twine to about two feet long and tie it to the top of the Moravian star light you're working with.

3. Tie the free end of the twine attached to the star to the screw hook so that the star light hangs in place.

4. Attach the star light's plug into one end of an extension cord.

5. Drape the extension cord over the screw hook and plug the plug end into a nearby outlet to turn the light on.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are hanging the light outdoors, put it in a sheltered spot. Use an extension cord approved for outdoors.

References

• Ace Hardware: Hardware FAQs
• Old Salem: Moravian Stars