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09-25-2008, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Foreverking
Nope, Im pretty sure its a texas thing
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Nope, its a barn thing.
The Barn Star originated within the German farming community. These farmers would often mount a large star-shaped decoration onto their barns. Its significance varied. Some farmers considered the stars good luck, like a horseshoe hung above a doorway; while others viewed it as simply aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. Many barn stars, unique in their appearance, represented the trademark of the builder who constructed the barn.
The tradition of the barn star in America can be traced back to the 1700’s, and to at least the 1870’s in Pennsylvania. Barn stars were most popular after the Civil War. |
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09-25-2008, 01:09 PM
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LETS GO YANKEES
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Very impressive CuCullin!  |
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09-25-2008, 01:26 PM
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its definately a farm thing that the amish did once use!! Its for a symbol of an old farm house or barn!!!
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09-25-2008, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CuCullin
Nope, its a barn thing.
The Barn Star originated within the German farming community. These farmers would often mount a large star-shaped decoration onto their barns. Its significance varied. Some farmers considered the stars good luck, like a horseshoe hung above a doorway; while others viewed it as simply aesthetic and pleasing to the eye. Many barn stars, unique in their appearance, represented the trademark of the builder who constructed the barn.
The tradition of the barn star in America can be traced back to the 1700’s, and to at least the 1870’s in Pennsylvania. Barn stars were most popular after the Civil War.
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you got it!!!!! |
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09-25-2008, 01:53 PM
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It is probably a farm thing. I now live in PA and I see them on alot of homes over here.
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09-25-2008, 01:54 PM
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Sorry... I was also very impressed with CuCullin's answer. Way to go!
At least there are afew people out there that know something!...  |
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09-25-2008, 02:01 PM
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Whats amazing if its a farm thing, is that there is not one farm in town.
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09-25-2008, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JERSEY MAN
Whats amazing if its a farm thing, is that there is not one farm in town.
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Its a usetabe - used to be a farm thing
Now its just suburban mom decor |
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09-25-2008, 03:08 PM
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Your all wrong, I initially too, thought it was a religious thing, but it's not! It is a support symbol for our troops overseas. Someone who lives there either knows someone in the war or has a family member in the war.
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09-25-2008, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sam23
Your all wrong, I initially too, thought it was a religious thing, but it's not! It is a support symbol for our troops overseas. Someone who lives there either knows someone in the war or has a family member in the war.
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No, Sam, that is not correct.
The stars that you are referring to are stars on service flags that some families of soldiers may display on their door/window. It indicates that they have a family member dployed overseas or in battle; additional stars might be added for mulltiple family members overseas.
The large metal stars referred to in this thread are, as stated in more detail earlier, simply decorations with roots from farms/barns. |
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