Waldorf holidays

This guide to Seasonal Festivals (aka Waldorf Festivals) covers everything from Michaelmas to Candlemas to the Advent Spiral to May Day to St. John's Tide and everything in between.

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...

We make an advent spiral out of salt dough every year, and it is a tradition that has led to some of my very favorite memories. I remember making our very first advent spiral one a few years ago when Elliot had barely begun to walk, and this year I was able to watch as

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 |

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During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand

The days are growing shorter here in the Northern Hemisphere, the leaves are falling, animals are preparing to hibernate, and we are all called to slow down and rest as the temperatures grow colder. The festival of Advent is a balancing force to this darkness and slowness. It brings anticipation and expectation while we forge our way through the darkest months. The four-week festival of Advent calls us to grow closer with the natural world around us, honoring the four kingdoms of this…

Emerson Waldorf School Holiday Faire Nov 2013