One of the traditions in the Triad that signals the holidays are upon us is the Moravian Candle Tea held in Old Salem.
In the latest installment of our series Carolina Curious, listener Lydia Ingram wants to know why exactly it’s called a “tea” when instead, it’s a sweet coffee that visitors enjoy during this seasonal event. We take a look back to find out.
The Candle Tea has been a tradition for over 90 years now. It was started by the women of Home Moravian Church in Winston-Salem.
The event was created to celebrate the birth of Christ while supporting the church’s outreach mission. During a Candle Tea, you work your way through what’s known as the Single Brothers’ House in Old Salem while learning about Moravian history. In what was once the kitchen for the me