[DOC] [TLE] The Story of the Hex Sign - Amish Country News [PAR] These "folk art" designs of rosettes, stars, circles, and the "Tree of Life" with their 
... their unique application on barns in Pennsylvania fueled the hex sign idea. But 
even though the Pennsylvania Dutch were often a superstitious lot, the use of hex 
... perhaps because barns weren't generally painted at all much before 1830. [DOC] [TLE] Hex sign - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Feb 21, 2014 ... These immigrants, over time, came to be known as the ... Painting or mounting "
hexing signs" dates back to the pre-Christian era in .... Yet, the "hexing designs" 
in pre-Christian Europe intended to ward off lightning, fire, and ... Hex Signs: 
Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols and Their Meaning, 2nd edition. [DOC] [TLE] PA Dutch ( Amish) Hex signs - NightWatch Paranormal [PAR] There appears to be a bit of contradiction when looking into PA Dutch Hex 
Symbols. First off, I have not really seen one painted upon the barns of the local 
Amish farms in the ... The name "Hex", has two possible meanings; 1. taken from 
the German, "die hexe"; ... raised the claim that barn signs were used to ward off 
evil. [DOC] [TLE] History of the Hex Sign - EvansE-Portfolio [PAR] Geometric Constructions of Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs ... believed that these 
beautiful geometric designs were created to ward off evil spirits or used to ... 
Figure 3: The six pointed Rosette and its geometric construction. ... It has 
appeared painted on barns in the mid 19th century and continues to be 
prominent to this day. [DOC] [TLE] "Hex Signs" as Solar and Ethnic Symbolism and Other Interpretations [PAR] Dec 17, 2015 ... Illustrations of hex-sign barns appeared in the October 1924 Journal of ... of the 
Pennsylvania Dutch Country only believes in warding off hexes and ..... These 
signs were necessary to them, growing out of their hearts. ... And whoever does 
view them in this way must agree that the painted stars on our barns... [DOC] [TLE] Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs - Freepages - Ancestry.com [PAR] These designs would get the name Hex Signs in the 1920's. ... barn signs were 
used to ward off evil and the second was a witchcraft-related murder in York ... 
and Thomas E. Graves titled Hex SignsPennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols & 
Their Meaning. ... The Rosette, a symbol of good luck, is a popular design for Hex 
signs. [DOC] [TLE] Photo Gallery | Pennsylvania Dutch | Pinterest | Photo Galleries ... [PAR] Their hex signs were painted on barns, carved into furniture, and ... They were 
thought to bring luck, love, and abundance. and ward off misfortune. ..... Over time
, these settlers became known as "Pennsylvania Dutch". ...... were placed on 
barns to ward off the evil influences of neighboring witches or possibly the Devil. [DOC] [TLE] Pennsylvania Dutch Irish hex sign | Dutchy stuff | Pinterest | Irlandais ... [PAR] one of the most popular hex symbols is dutch irish it features a large . .... Hex 
Signs Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Symbols - Imageck ... (Pennsylvania Dutch Hex 
Signs - Beautifully painted folk art to decorate your home. These ...... Historically, 
these decorations were placed on barns to ward off the evil influences of 
neighboring... [DOC] [TLE] a modern spin on the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs ~ Donar's Hex ... [PAR] Their hex signs were painted on barns, carved into furniture, and ... 
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign - Sun and Moon 1 via Etsy .... There are 9 Hex 
Colors, each with their own meaning. ..... Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs Stars for 
luck. ...... They have been painted on the sides of barns to ward off evil spirits, 
offer good fortune... [DOC] [TLE] May | 2014 | My American Life  Sandra Cohayney [PAR] May 4, 2014 ... These unusual patterns are known as Hex Signs and although that conjures up ... 
and therefore assuming the hex signs were painted to ward off evil. ... of barns '
chust for nice'  as said in

Question: The Pennsylvania Dutch were famous for painting these signs on their barns, possibly to ward off evil
Answer: hex signs