Waldorf festivals

Advent Advent is observed the four Sundays that lead up to Christmas. If you aren’t christian, you may choose for your advent to lead up to Hannukah, Yule, Solstice, etc. Advent means “anticipation” so you might use this time to meditate on the season and its meaning to you. Advent celebrates the bringing of light...

Festivals are the heartbeat of Waldorf Education, and bring rhythm, ritual, and connection throughout the year. As a child grows and develops, so does their role in festival life. So, how can we reach our teens, and incorporate them into festival celebrations in new and engaging ways? We've got the blog post for you! | waldorfish | waldorf festival | homeschool | waldorf homeschool | festival life | teens | waldorf education | homeschool education |

Martinmas, or the festival of St. Martin, is celebrated around November 11 with a nighttime lantern walk. This festival is celebrated at Waldorf schools around the world and in many homes every year.

One of the ways we are finding comfort and connection within our community is by sharing our favorite holiday traditions with you and appreciating each one shared with us. Today we’ve gathered a few traditions we love from Bella Luna Toys customers and friends. We invite you to read how each Waldorf family makes the holiday season special through traditions, old and new.

As we approach the Advent season we are seeking what is universally celebrated, that which goes beyond religion or creed to the essence of our Spiritual Nature that is connected with the cosmos and the Cardinal Points of the year. Our joy and work as educators are to bring festivals that are nourishing to children […]

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Learn about Michaelmas, the Fall Festival of Courage.

To successfully celebrate each festival at home with your family and friends, we suggest starting with a festival plan. This will help you order or pick up any supplies and ingredients needed.

From River Song Kindergarten Once upon a time there lived an old woman. She lived in a cottage by the edge of a forest. It was mid-winter. The days had grown cold and the nights had grown longer and longer. One afternoon the old woman went to light her fire, but she had no matches left. “I must go at once... Read more »