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   Where did hex sign come from?

   • There is also the belief that the origin leading to the term "hex sign" is that English settlers mispronounced the German word for six, "sechs", as "hex". In recent years, hex signs have come to be used by non–Pennsylvania Dutch persons as talismans for folk magic rather than as items of decoration.

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   When did hex signs come to Pennsylvania?

   • When early Swedish and German Dutch settlers first came to Pennsylvania in the 17th century, they brought with them a rich cultural tradition of creating hex signs to commemorate special life events. Dutch hex signs can be seen painted on barns and sheds and displayed across many homes in the Northeast and Southern United States.

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   What is a hex sign?

   • These signs were traditionally adorned with six-pointed stars. There is also the belief that the origin leading to the term "hex sign" is that English settlers mispronounced the German word for six, "sechs", as "hex".

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   Where did the word hex come from?

   • The term hex with occult connotations may derive from the Pennsylvania German word "hex" (German Hexe, Dutch heks), meaning "witch". However, the term "hex sign" was not used until the 20th century, after 1924 when Wallace Nutting's book Pennsylvania Beautiful was published.

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   What patterns are found in hex signs?

   • The most common patterns found in hex signs include stars, rosettes, and geometric shapes such as circles, diamonds, and triangles. Each of these patterns has its own specific meaning and significance. For example, the star is often used to represent the North Star, which was important for guiding early settlers to their new homes.

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   Where are Fancy Dutch hex signs found?

   • Fancy Dutch groups for the most part have assimilated into other groups in the United States. Some Fancy Dutch communities are still thriving in the rural parts of Pennsylvania including; Reading, Allentown, York, and Lebanon. Dutch Hex signs are always shown in a circular format or painted on circle plaques.

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   There is also the belief that the origin leading to the term "hex sign" is that English settlers mispronounced the German word for six, "sechs", as "hex". In recent years, hex signs have come to be used by non–Pennsylvania Dutch persons as talismans for folk magic rather than as items of decoration.

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   Many consider the Fraktur, a document used by the Pennsylvania Dutch to keep track of family histories and important dates, a forefather to hex signs. Fraktur drawings were executed in ink and/or watercolors and are found in a wide variety of forms: the Vorschriften (writing samples), the Taufscheine (birth and baptismal certificates), marriage and...

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   Today, artfully painted octagonal or hexagonal star-like patterns are a well-known sight on Pennsylvania Dutch barns, especially in Berks County, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. However, the modern decoration of barns is a late development in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. Prior to the 1830s, the cost of paint meant that most barns went unpainted...

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   Although there is a common misconception that hex signs are related to Amish culture, typically, Amish vehemently disassociate themselves from hex signs. All of the Anabaptist sects, including both Mennonites and Amish (a reformed branch of Mennonites) in the region have a negative view of hex signs. Thus, it is not surprising that hex signs are ne...

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   Graves, Thomas E. The Pennsylvania German Hex Sign: A Study in Folk Process.Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation in Folklore & Folklife, Univ. of PA, 1984.

   Hoyt, Ivan E and Dorothy M. Hoyt, (photographer). Hex Signs: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft. (Heritage Crafts Today Series) Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 2008. ISBN 081170...

   Yoder, Don, and Thomas E. Graves. Hex Signs: Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and Their Meaning,2nd edition. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2000.

   Zook, Jacob and Jane Zook. Hexology: The History and Meanings of Hex Signs.(original 1962) 1970 ASIN: B000NZZVT2

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   Hex signs are a traditional form of folk art that originated in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. These colorful, circular designs are typically found on barns and houses in the region, and are believed to bring good luck and protection to the inhabitants.

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   Hex is useful because large numbers can be represented using fewer digits. For example, colour values and MAC addresses are often represented in hex. Additionally, hex is easier to...

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   Sep 23, 2023 · The origins of hex signs can be traced back to the early 19th century when German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania. These settlers brought with them a rich heritage that included various forms of folk art. One such form was “barn stars,” which were used primarily as decorative elements on barns.

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   Hex signs are a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, related to fraktur, found in the Fancy Dutch tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

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    When early Swedish and German Dutch settlers first came to Pennsylvania in the 17th century, they brought with them a rich cultural tradition of creating hex signs to commemorate special life events. Dutch hex signs can be seen painted on barns and sheds and displayed across many homes in the Northeast and Southern United States.