The Meaning Behind “Barn Stars”

Barn stars are an adorable decoration often seen at the top of a barn, over the door. They can either be painted on or pieces of star-shaped metal. Alternatively, quilt squares or hex signs are sometimes seen in their place. It turns out there’s a reason for these decorations, and it’s likely not what you thought. It turns out that Barn stars are actually very important to German-American farmers….