The Golden Light: Celebrating a Waldorf Christmas
In a world that often turns Christmas into a season of "getting," the Waldorf approach offers a gentle path back to giving. In our classrooms and homes, we look for the "Golden Thread"—the spirit of love, sacrifice, and wonder that weaves through the winter darkness.
Whether you are honoring the miracle of the Christ child’s birth, the magic of a selfless Santa Claus, or simply the warmth of human connection, a Waldorf Christmas is about cultivating an inner glow that can be shared with the world.
The Return of the Light: Celebrating Yule and Yuletide in the Waldorf Home
For the Waldorf family, Yule is not just a holiday on the calendar; it is an "inner fire" that we tend while the world outside sleeps in the cold.
What is Waldorf Education?
At its core, Waldorf education is about nurturing the whole child. It's not simply about filling young minds with facts; it's about awakening their capacities and strengthening their will. We believe that true learning engages the head, heart, and hands.
The Four Temperaments
Exploring human personality has a long history, with ancient theories like Hippocrates' humourism laying the groundwork. Rudolf Steiner revisited this concept, integrating it into his spirit-science view of the human being and applying it significantly in Waldorf education.