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Barnstar

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A barnstar

A barnstar is an object used to decorate a barn. They are used in some parts of the United States and Canada, such as Ontario.[1] They are usually a five-pointed star, but they can also be "wagon wheels" (circles). They are considered lucky.[2]

Different colors have different meanings:[2]

References

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  1. ↑ Piccolo, Samuel (December 31, 2020). "Stars on houses: What's up". Pelham Today. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Brownlie, Claudia (October 29, 2008). "History of the Barn Star". artistic-garden.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2026.

Other websites

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  • Media related to Barnstars at Wikimedia Commons